Question 1

are bilateral femoral hernias common?

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Yes, in women.: In general, hernias are much more common in men than women (these are typically groin or inguinal hernias);  however, femoral hernias are more common in women.  Likewise, it is more common to have a hernia on one side rather than both, but "double" hernias do occur in about 10% of people who have a hernia on one side.

Question 2

is there a way to prevent femoral hernias?

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No: While there is no way to prevent femoral hernias, they will tend to get larger with prolonged exertion such as heavy lifting or obesity.

Question 3

what exercises should i do to strengthen my core after hernia  femoral  surgery?

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Any and all: Once you've been released to activity by your surgeon, probably one to three weeks, based on technique , you'll have no restrictions. You'll be able to do any sport or activity, tempering your enthusiasm by your level of residual soreness. The purpose of hernia repair is to return you to full and unrestricted activity. Good luck.

Question 4

what exactly is a femoral hernia?

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Groin Hernia: Hernias tend to develop in natural weak spots of the abdominal wall. The femoral space is where the blood vessels pierce thru the abdominal wall to supply the legs. If this space widens, the inner layer of the abdominal wall can stretch thru this an create a sac. Although rare, they occur much more frequently in women.  These hernias are prone to complications--all should be repaired.

Question 5

what would the symptoms be of a femoral hernia?

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Groin pain/swelling: Femoral hernias are not common, and more often seen in older females. There may be groin discomfort, pain, or low groin swelling along the groin crease. They can be a little harder to find or diagnose for some patients.

Question 6

i'm starting to think i have a femoral hernia. what should i do?

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See doc: Doctor may be able to diagnose and if not will send to surgeon who can diagnose and fix.

Question 7

is there a cure for femoral hernia?

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Yes!: Femoral hernias may be easily repaired through out-patient surgery.  Some surgeons favor repairing these through a traditional "open" approach;  others prefer laparoscopy.  Femoral hernias have a high potential for complications and should be repaired when diagnosed.  I recommend that you see a hernia surgeon to consider this option.

Question 8

is surgery necessary for a femoral hernia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The natural history of most hernias is that they enlarge and if currently asymptomatic, most eventually develop symptoms. Femoral hernias have a greater chance of incarceration (things getting stuck in them). Would recommend you see a surgeon and discuss hernia repair.

Question 9

it is always necessary to have surgery for a femoral hernia?

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Yes: Femoral hernias are a unique type of groin hernia which have a 10-fold higher risk of complications than inguinal hernias.  Therefore, unless there is a prohibitively high risk of elective surgery, all femoral hernias should be repaired.  In contrast, small inguinal hernias that are easily reducible and not causing symptoms may sometimes be safely watched.

Question 10

how can i treat a femoral hernia?

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Get an operation: A hernia repair is the only way to make this better.  This is done by a surgeon.  Although you could wait and see, the hernia definitely won't get any better, and will probably get worse.
Today we do hernias laparoscopically, which get you back to work faster and hurt much less.  You should look for a surgeon who repairs hernias this way.

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