To confirm whether this is a hernia or not , there area simple tests you can do at home . It is hernia if it shows the following characters anytime during its development::: *The welling may be completely reducible- in visible in lying down position *Usually painless and on pressure it is reduced. * May be bowel gurgling sound ion reduction. *Poops on forceful coughing If all these criteria are positive , this is a hernia and needs surgery, there are no medicines. If the above criteria are not present this can be lipoma, abscess or so. Consult a Surgeon. get the diagnosis and treated accordingly.