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An inguinal hernia is a condition where abdominal tissue pushes through an opening in the lower abdominal wall, causing a bulge in the pubic or groin area. This bulge may be painful or sensitive to the touch and can increase in size when standing up or coughing.
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In newborns and children, the hernia may only be visible when the infant is crying, coughing or straining during a bowel movement.
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Inguinal hernia signs and symptoms include:
Inguinal hernias in newborns and children result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that's present at birth. Sometimes the hernia will be visible only when an infant is crying, coughing or straining during a bowel movement. He or she might be irritable and have less
Inguinal hernia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Inguinal hernias are most noticeable by their appearance. They cause bulges along the pubic or groin area that can appear to increase in size when you stand up or cough.
This type of hernia may be painful or sensitive to the touch.
Inguinal Hernia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
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An inguinal hernia is a bulge that occurs in your groin region, the area between the lower part of your abdomen and your thigh. Inguinal hernias occur because of a…
Inguinal Hernia | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Hernias develop due to a weakness in muscles or fascia, a thin sheath of connective tissue. But even if you regularly work your core at the gym, you’re still vulnerable.…
Do You Have a Groin Hernia? - Men's Health
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