Inguinal Hernia Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Some inguinal hernias don''t cause any symptoms, and you may not know you have one until your doctor discovers it during a routine medical exam. Often, however, you can see and feel the bulge created ...

Causes
... Some hernias have no apparent cause. But many occur as a result of increased pressure within the abdomen, a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall or a combination of the two. In men, the weak s...

Inguinal Hernia Prevention

Prevention
... You can''t prevent the congenital defect that may lead to an inguinal hernia, but the following steps can help reduce strain on your abdominal muscles and tissues: Maintain a healthy weight. If you th...

Inguinal Hernia Treatment

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Impacts Future Prostate Surgery
... Specialists at the Glickman Urological Institute and the Minimally Invasive Surgery section of the Department of General Surgery advise that men who are considering laparoscopic hernia repair also sho...

Complications
... Most inguinal hernias enlarge over time if they''re not repaired surgically. Large hernias can put pressure on surrounding tissues — in men they may extend into the scrotum, causing pain and swe...

Inguinal Hernia Other

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Impacts Future Prostate Surgery
... Specialists at the Glickman Urological Institute and the Minimally Invasive Surgery section of the Department of General Surgery advise that men who are considering laparoscopic hernia repair also sho...

Inguinal Hernia
... What is an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia is an abnormal bulge, or protrusion, that can be seen and felt in the groin area (the area between the abdomen and the thigh). An inguinal hernia develop...