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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.

Answered 6/26/2020

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Sports hernia: Inguinal hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall in the groin, through which fat and intestines can migrate. A sports hernia typically refers to pain in the groin without a hernia defect (hole) detected on physical exam. It typically occurs in young athletes, and the diagnosis and treatment i controversial, but generally starts with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications such as naprosyn (naproxen).

Answered 5/1/2016

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