Question 1

can inguinal hernias cause rectal spasms?

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No: There is no relationship between inguinal hernias and the rectum. Veryu large hernias that have been ignored for many decades sometimes get so bi that intestine can travel into a very large scrotum - but even then this is not the rectum.
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Question 2

what anesthesia is used for people with inguinal hernias?

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A variety: Depending on the patient, surgeon (and planned repair), anesthesiologist, and practice setting, inguinal hernia repair may be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia. You should ask your surgeon if the operation will require a specific anesthetic, or if you and your anesthesiologist can decide. For example, a very complex hernia may be too uncomfortable to repair without general.

Question 3

can strengthening your abs at the gym help you not get inguinal hernias?

Accepted Answer

No.: Inguinal hernias occur at natural weak points of the abdominal wall.  We believe that chronic "wear-and-tear" can lead to a hole forming in the muscle in susceptible people, which manifests itself as a hernia.  Therefore, what you think may be helping you can actually increase the risk of a hernia developing.  In contrast, obesity is a risk factor, as well, so your best bet is aerobic exercise.

Question 4

do all inguinal hernias require surgery? i have a very mild case but i do feel some pain.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hernias do not heal on their own.  Not everyone has a surgery right away, but it is recommended that all inguinal hernias are fixed by surgery.

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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