Although this isn't our area of expertise, I did find a link that discusses inguinal hernias. The problem is that your symptoms could be related to so many things such as back injury (shooting pains down the legs), urinary (cramps and abdominal pain), bloating (gastritis, IBS), etc. Additionally, are you taking anything for your IBS? Is it possible that the medication is causing side effects?
Stephanie
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