burning sensation

I am feeling pain in my stomach near the abdominal area with a bulge there. The lump is kind of soft but does not go away when I lie down or sit back. I also feel burning sensation in my heart. I know that I need to see a doctor as these are all the symptoms of hernia. One of my friend also had faced this and he did the hernia surgery from Shouldice hospital nearby and got cured. But I am afraid to do the surgery. How can this be fixed? I need some advice.