inguinal hernia

Summary

An inguinal hernia is a bulging of abdominal tissue through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall, which separates the abdomen from the groin. 1 2 Symptoms may include difficulty urinating, chronic groin pain, and a bulge in the groin area. 1 Diagnosis is usually done through a physical exam. 3 Treatment may involve watchful waiting or surgery. 1 3

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1 my.clevelandclinic.org 2 www.niddk.nih.gov 3 www.mayoclinic.org


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Summary Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. They happen when abdominal tissue, such as belly fat or a loop of intestines, bulges through an opening in your lower abdominal wall . This is the wall that separates your abdomen from your groin.
Inguinal Hernia: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
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Summary An inguinal hernia is a bulging of the contents of the abdomen through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. Inguinal hernias can occur at either of two passages through the lower abdominal wall, one on each side of the groin. These passages are called inguinal canals.
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Symptoms of a strangulated inguinal hernia include: Severe pain and redness Pain that keeps getting worse Fever Rapid heart rate Nausea and vomiting
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Summary Diagnosis. A physical exam is usually all that's needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. Your doctor will check for a... Treatment. If your hernia is small and isn't bothering you, your doctor might recommend watchful waiting. Sometimes,... Preparing for your appointment. You'll likely start by seeing your primary care provider. Here's some information to...
Inguinal hernia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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An inguinal hernia usually happens when fatty tissue or a part of your bowel, such as the intestine, pokes through into your groin at the top of your inner thigh.…
Inguinal hernia repair - NHS
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What Is an Inguinal Hernia ? Inguinal hernia is when a piece of your intestine or part of the membrane lining your abdominal cavity -- the space that holds organs like…
Inguinal Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatment - WebMD
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An inguinal hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain or discomfort especially with or following coughing, exercise, or bowel movements,…
Inguinal hernia - Wikipedia
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Types of inguinal hernias Indirect inguinal hernia. An indirect inguinal hernia is the most common type. It often occurs in premature births,... Direct inguinal hernia. A direct inguinal hernia most…
Inguinal Hernia: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
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Direct inguinal hernias are caused by connective tissue degeneration of the abdominal muscles, which causes weakening of the muscles during the adult years. Direct inguinal hernias occur only in males.…
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Inguinal hernia Overview. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the... Symptoms. Inguinal hernias in newborns and children result…
Inguinal hernia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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