Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia is when tissue or content of the lower abdomen or groin bulges through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. However, many hernias do not cause pain.
An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous. It doesn't improve on its own, however, and can lead to life-threatening complications.
Symptoms

Groin pain

  • Occurs or worsens when coughing, Occurs or worsens when exercising

or Pressure below abdomen

  • Occurs or worsens when coughing, Occurs or worsens when exercising

common

Lump in lower abdomen

  • Painless

  • Decrease in size while lying down

  • Appears or grows with cough

common

Abdominal bloating

Risk factors

Straining

  • Chronic

or Chronic constipation

Chronic cough

Previous inguinal hernia repair surgery

Smoking

Pregnancy

Long-term difficulty breathing due to the narrowing of bronchi

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatment
Your doctor is likely to recommend surgery to fix an inguinal hernia that's painful or enlarging. Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure.
Recommended specialist

If you have Inguinal Hernia, then a visit to a general surgeon is highly recommended.

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