Question 1

what is sports hernia?

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Due to strenuous: activity  ( as in sports ) layers of muscle will tare  and cause defects ( hernia ) Usual physical examination may not show , some times will need special radiological studies .

Question 2

how to know if i have a sports hernia?

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Athletic pubalgia: Sports hernia is a term typically used for groin pain in an athlete (athletic pubalgia), often in the absence o a hernia on physical exam. It is a hotly debated topic, and perhaps a consult with a general surgeon interested in hernia disease may help. You can find one at the americas hernia society website. Hope this helps!

Question 3

is there such a thing as a sports hernia?

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Yes: A sports hernia is a much more significant injury than a standard run-of-the-mill inguinal (groin) hernia. The damage is usually much more significant. I have seen several of these during my career and they are very difficult to fix properly. Nerves tend to be damaged, floor of the inguinal canal instead of being weakened is torn, and the  sports hernia can encompass several layers instead of one.

Question 4

what's the difference between an ing uinal and sports hernia?

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Recent concept: In inguinal hernia there will be a defect or hole (direct or indirect ) and bulges our, and you can feel it. In sports hernia , various muscles can tare, will have pain  widened  external ring no bulge, tare of various muscles.  Ext. Oblique muscle or conjoint tendon from pubic tubercle tares off, some times below groin , the adductor m  in the thigh from pubic bone.

Question 5

can a sports hernia heal without surgery?

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Unlikely: Groin sprain may disappear with time, what ever the reason once hernia develops, it will not disappear with out surgery.

Question 6

can i play sports if i think i have a hernia?

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Probably: If you have a hernia, let pain or discomfort be your guide. If it hurts, take it easy. If you find yourself limiting your activity because of a hernia, see a general surgeon it a consultation.

Question 7

had pain in left groin, now right for 10 months. dr not sure what it is. physically checked for a hernia but nothing felt. sports hernia?

Accepted Answer

Muscle strain: or tear. May not be a hernia at all. Could be micro tears of groin strain, especially if not groin lump. Have physician check groin muscles and lymph nodes. Consult PT

Question 8

can i play sports with a hernia?

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It depends : On which sport and how much pressure you put on your abdomen, assuming you are talking about an inguinal hernia.  If it causes pain or discomfort, you should stop immediately.  Definitive cure is surgical repair, which you will need for sure sometime during your lifetime.  Better to get it done earlier than later, when hernia is larger and operation becomes more difficult.

Question 9

is sports hernia related to kidney stones?

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No: Sports hernia is not a medical diagnosis.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

can a sports hernia cause intestinal blockage?

Accepted Answer

NO: A 'sports hernia' is a misnomer. It usually refers to pain at the public tubercle from tearing of the rectus sheath off the tubercle. This won't lead to intestinal blockage. A true hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall, and can lead to intestinal blockage if bowel is trapped in a defect.  Good luck.

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