Inguinal Hernia Therapy
About one in four men develop a hernia at some point in life.
Inguinal hernia therapy. An inguinal hernia happens when a weakness in the muscle of the groin allows a section of the intestine to bulge through. This type of hernia can be present at birth or develop over time. Inguinal hernias are up to 10 times more common in men than in women. Your doctor will check for a bulge in the groin area.
An inguinal hernia hernia inguinalis occurs when layers of the abdominal wall break through the inguinal channel. The first sign of an inguinal hernia is usually an unexplained bulge in the groin area. The symptoms of an inguinal hernia include a bulge in the groin area and pain pressure or aching at the bulge especially when lifting bending or coughing. A groin inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the abdominal wall at the inguinal canal.
A typical symptom is a palpable swelling similar to a bump which can often be pushed away inwards. A physical exam is usually all that s needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia.