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