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An inguinal hernia happens when tissue, such as part of the intestine, pokes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when coughing, bending over or lifting a heavy object.
Diagnosis A physical exam is usually all that's needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. A healthcare professional will check for a bulge in the groin area. Because standing and coughing can make a hernia more prominent...
Las hernias inguinales se producen cuando parte de la membrana que recubre la cavidad abdominal (epiplón) o el intestino sobresale por un orificio débil en el abdomen (generalmente por el conducto inguinal, que sostie...
Welcome @danhofsink, I had a bilateral inguinal hernia surgery a little over a year ago and my symptoms were mostly a little bulging in the groin area and some discomfort. I didn't have sharp pain but it is one of the...
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Inguinal hernias occur when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity (omentum) or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen — often along the inguinal canal, which carries the spermatic cord in men.
En general, para diagnosticar una hernia inguinal, solo es necesario realizar un examen físico. El médico verificará si hay una protuberancia en la zona inguinal.
Often, an inguinal hernia is present at birth — especially for boys — but it may develop later in life due to factors such as aging muscles, strenuous activity or chronic coughing.
I developed a reoccurrence of an inguinal hernia about 1 year after my prostatectomy. It was repaired with robotic laparoscopic surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD (which is also where I had my prostatectomy).
当组织（如肠的一部分）从腹肌的薄弱点突出时，就会发生腹股沟疝。由此产生的凸起可能令人疼痛，尤其是咳嗽、弯腰或举起重物时。然而，许多疝气并不会引起疼痛。 腹股沟疝不一定有危险。然而，它不会自行改善，并 ...
