A 47-year-old member asked:
Can a hernia cause fever and diarrhea?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Not directly: If a hernia is incarcerated (not reducible) this can cause a bowel obstruction that may produce signs of fever and diarrhea. Usually this is associated with pain.
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Dr. Russell Junoanswered
General Surgery 23 years experience
Yes: If a hernia becomes trapped, the contents within it can start to die. This could lead to fever and diarrhea.
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Last updated May 27, 2021
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