Apr 24, 2021 · Inguinal hernias occur when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity (omentum) or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen — often along the …

Nov 10, 2023 · An inguinal hernia is when tissue from inside your abdomen (your belly) pokes through a weak spot in your muscles. Your abdominal muscles protect organs such as your …

An inguinal hernia happens in your groin, in a passageway called the inguinal canal. You might see a bulge on one side of your pelvic bone. It’s caused by abdominal tissue pushing through …

Apr 24, 2021 · A physical exam is usually all that's needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. Your doctor will check for a bulge in the groin area. Because standing and coughing can make a …

Inguinal hernias are dangerous because they tend to keep getting larger and your intestine can get trapped inside the bulge and lose its blood supply. This is called a strangulated inguinal …

Jun 9, 2023 · The first sign of an inguinal hernia is usually an unexplained bulge in the groin area. This type of hernia can be present at birth or develop over time. This article looks at the …

An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain or discomfort especially with or following …

Nov 16, 2021 · An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area. Here’s what you need to know, including treatment options and preventive measures.

In your groin through your lower abdominal wall. Along the front midline of your abdomen. Through a former abdominal surgery incision. Learn about hernias and how they’re treated. …

Wondering if the aching in your belly or groin could be a hernia? Hernias are common in both men and women, but symptoms vary. Groin hernias are much less common in women.