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
  • Lump in lower abdomen

    • Decrease in size while lying down

    • Appears or grows with cough

    common

    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

    Abdominal bloating

  • Risk factors
  • Straining

    • Chronic

    or Chronic constipation

    Chronic cough

    Previous inguinal hernia repair surgery

    Smoking

    Pregnant

    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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    General surgeon

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