I am 58 years old. At birth, I had an umbilical hernia, which was repaired
at birth (so I have a vertical scar and no belly button -- no inconvenience
at all). In 1988, I got an inguinal hernia and it was repaired.

Fast forward to now. I have bowel problems (constipation) and that has been
a struggle.

Three nights ago,  after a bm, I suddenly got terrible pain; it basically
felt like pulled/torn abdominal muscles. The next day it was pretty much
gone. But then the same thing after a bm. Pain and gone the next day
(today). After a bm today no pain at all.

But, I have noticed a little outpouching near the umbilical hernia scar. But
it may have always been there (I have been looking at it because I am
suspicious of a hernia). It does seem to be more pronounced late in the day.

Is there some way for me to determine if it is an abdominal hernia? If so, I
assume it is probably an incisional hernia?? Also, if that is the case, is
it safe to let it go for a long time? (I know nothing is strangulated and if
it is a hernia it must be the type where it can be recessed --- forgot the
terminology, but basically the pouch is reduced in the morning).

Mel