What would the symptoms be of a femoral hernia?

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.

Pain and/or lump: A femoral hernia is when intra-abdominal contents such as fat or intestine escape down the leg near the groin through the same opening the blood vessels travel from the abdomen to the leg. Usually causes pain an you may feel a lump, but it could cause a blockage of the intestines which would require emergency surgery.

Pain and swelling: Groin pain and swelling, but the physical findings may be located lower near the thigh region. These are uncommon, and more often identified in older females, but can rarely occur in others.

Pain: Typically pain in the lower aspect o the groin and upper, inner thigh. There may be a lump there as well. A lump however could represent a swollen gland (lymph node) from an inflammatory process in the leg or foot. See your doctor for a physical exam.