Question 1

can a ingunial hernia go away on its own or with meds?

Accepted Answer

No: A inguinal hernia is a structural disorder that requires surgical correction.  No meds are available to correct this condition. Seek the care of a surgeon experienced with this type of operation.  Feel better.

Question 2

what is the main symptoms of a indirect ingunial hernia?

Accepted Answer

Bulge: When you cough there will be an impulse in the groin and visible bulge if it is more advanced.If it is an early(still small) hernia a doctor needs to examine you with a gloved hand will insert a little finger in the external inguinal ring and feel the impulse when you cough.Don't worry about these anatomical details.Just let the doctor check you.

Question 3

my guy had an ingunial hernia op on monday and is in more pain now than then. should he take more pain meds?

Accepted Answer

Probably: There are many factors involved, in particular what type of hernia operation. Pain is normal after surgery, but if you think something is not right, call the surgeon. Get well soon.

Question 4

what is an inguinal and mesenteric hernia?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal: abnormal bulges at inguinal ligament at internal or external anatomic canal  areas may contain fat and large or small  bowel.
Hernias may occur at femoral canal also.

Mesenteric hernias are internal abdominal gaps of mesentery with bowel through the gap

Question 5

what is an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Groin hernia: You have an inguinal hernia when the content of your peritoneal cavity (fat, bowel, ovary, etc) pushes through the abdominal wall - specifically through your inguinal floor which is made up of different muscle layers.

Question 6

what is an inguinal hernia and causes it?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal protrusion: A hernia (anywhere) is a protrusion, or something sticking out where it's not supposed to. An inguinal hernia refers to contents from within the abdomen, usually bowel or some fat that protrude through a defect in the abdominal wall. This can be congenital, meaning you're born with it or acquired, something that you develop over time. These can get "stuck" and would then require an urgent operation.

Question 7

what are the symtomes of  inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Bulge, pain: If you have a bulge in the groin that goes away when you lie down, that's almost certainly a hernia.  They can be more subtle, though, and cause mainly pain on exertion, when you cough or sneeze, or move a certain way.  If there's any doubt, see your doctor; inguinal hernias should usually be repaired by a surgeon.

Question 8

why are men more prone to inguinal hernias than women?

Accepted Answer

: Your testis form from tissue next to the kidneys. They migrate down as the fetus grows until they pass into the groin and transit to the scrotal sac by the 28th week in most. This pathway constricts down in most, but surrounds the testicular blood supply that comes from near the kidneys. It is a weakness that women do not have since ovaries don't make that trip.

Question 9

can working your abs help you not avoid inguinal hernias?

Accepted Answer

No: Inguinal hernias in general get bigger with time. This is because any abdominal pressure increases force that pushes it out and there is no counteracting force to push it back in. Strong abs do not cause inguinal hernias to go back in.

Question 10

why do men seem to get inguinal hernias more often than women?

Accepted Answer

Larger opening.: While both Men and Women have inguinal canals, males tend to have slightly larger openings due to the fact that the testicles descend through this canal and into the scrotum during developement. The opening may not close completely or remain weak. Women have a large ligament that runs through the canal and holds their uterus, so abdominal organs etc, cannot pass.

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