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Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia

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An inguinal hernia is a hernia that occurs in the inguinal region (groin). It passes out throughout the muscle in a canal near the spermatic cord and testicular vessels

Dr. Erik Borncamp reviewed this

27 year experience in Wound care

Is a type of:

Hiatal hernia

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Symptoms

Constipation
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Severe abdominal pain
Genital lump (penis or scrotum)
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Other treatments

Watchful waiting
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Risk factors

Personal

Lifting heavy objects
Cigarette smoking

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What is an inguinal hernia?

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Can inguinal hernia get larger?

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Complication of inguinal hernia?

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What can cause a inguinal hernia?

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How to make my inguinal hernia better?

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Can a double inguinal hernia cause ed?

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Can an inguinal hernia cause pain 24/7?

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How can I make an inguinal hernia worse?

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Can i ride bicycle with inguinal hernia?

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What is an inguinal hernia and causes it?

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Cause for obstruction in inguinal hernia?

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What are the symtomes of inguinal hernia?

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How much can an inguinal hernia in men hurt?

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How to push inguinal hernia back into place?

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A 47-year old asked:

I am a woman did sex cause my inguinal hernia?

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Does sex activity can lead to inguinal hernia?

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Can i exercise with a unilaterl inguinal hernia?

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A 24-year old asked:

How is an inguinal hernia different from a regular?

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A 45-year old asked:

What to do about inguinal hernia size gets bigger.?

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A 52-year old male asked:

How safe is a mesh when used for an inguinal hernia?

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Should one with inguinal hernia do strenous exercise?

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How much does it cost to get inguinal hernia removed?

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Is it bad to eat beetroot while you have inguinal hernia?

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What is involved with mesh removal after inguinal hernia?

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What is the definition or description of: inguinal hernia?

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How do I find out where can an inguinal hernia be located?

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Why is the inguinal hernia more common on the right than left?

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My son was diagnosed with a inguinal hernia. What can we expect?

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Can excessive sex lead to an inguinal hernia in a male or female?

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Will I be able to tell if i'm at risk of getting an inguinal hernia?

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