Hernia or varicose veins near public area

Cordelia
I saw the doctor today and she told me I may either have varicose veins or a hernia right above my pubic bone on the left side. I noticed the tissue swelling this past week and the pain has been a throbbing kind of pain, worse by the end of the day. She said they won't know what it is exactly until I give birth. Has anyone had this? It is in such a weird area and feels awful!