A groin hernia occurs when tissue or part of the intestine bulge through a weak point in the abdominal wall and into the groin.
The two main types of groin hernia are inguinal hernias and femoral hernias.
In both inguinal and femoral hernias, surgery is often recommended to avoid potential Complications such as strangulation, which is when a portion of the bowel becomes trapped, cutting off its blood supply.
Because of the increased Risk of Complications, physicians typically recommended that femoral hernias are fixed quickly (although typically not on an emergency basis). Inguinal hernias, on the other hand, should be fixed electively if they are symptomatic. If they are not symptomatic, they can be observed after a discussion with doctor.
Heavy lifting or other strenuous activities may contribute to a groin hernia developing, though most patients with a groin hernia have no prior Risk factors.
In most cases, patients with an inguinal hernia present with a bulge in the groin or swelling of the scrotum. They may also experience pain when:
Patients with a femoral hernia often present with a small bulge where the inner thigh meets the groin.
Proper medical and surgical history and then carefully examine the affected area. A Diagnosis of a groin hernia may be confirmed via imaging tests such as:
In addition, these tests may help pinpoint where the hernia is located and decide on the best Treatment option.
Surgical repair of a groin hernia involves closing the weakness in the abdominal wall and reinforcing it, sometimes with synthetic mesh material. The method used depends on hernia's size and location, general health and expected level of future physical activity.
Different types of groin hernia surgery
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