cause of inguinal hernia in males
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Overview An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous.
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Understanding Hernia -- the Basics About 96% of all groin hernias are inguinal, and most occur in men because of a natural weakness in this area. In an incisional hernia, the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall at the site of previous abdominal surgery.
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Inguinal Hernia What is an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia happens when organs or abdominal tissue push through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. The abdominal wall is made of fat and muscle. It holds the intestines in place. The hernia may contain fluid, tissue from the abdomen, or part of an organ (such as an intestine).
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Types of Hernia Repair Direct inguinal hernia. Direct inguinal hernias occur most often in men but may also affect women. This type of hernia may develop when the body’s continuous cycle of breaking down and building up tissue is no longer in balance, causing weak spots to develop in the muscles and tissue.
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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Straining and crying do not cause hernias; however, the increased pressure in the abdomen can make a hernia more noticeable: 1  The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin or scrotum. 2  Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the belly-button area.
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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Hernias are more common in men. A woman may get a hernia while she is pregnant because of the pressure on her belly wall. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin or scrotum. It often feels like a round lump. The bulge may form over a period of weeks or months.
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Understanding Hernia -- the Basics About 96% of all groin hernias are inguinal, and most occur in men because of a natural weakness in this area. In an incisional hernia, the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall at the site of previous abdominal surgery. femoral hernia occurs when the intestine enters the canal carrying the femoral artery into the upper thigh. Femoral hernias are most common in women, especially those who are pregnant or obese. In an umbilical hernia, part of the small intestine passes through the abdominal wall near the navel.
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Inguinal Hernia Symptoms and Treatments Other signs and symptoms of inguinal hernias include: 1  Tenderness or sharp pain in the groin often aggravated by lifting or bending. 2  A tender lump in the groin or scrotum that enlarges when you cough, sneeze or strain. 3  Swelling and enlargement of the scrotum in boys and men.
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Bochdalek's hernia inguinal hernia hernia occurring in the groin, or inguen, where the abdominal folds of flesh meet the thighs. It is often the result of increased pressure within the abdomen, whether due to lifting, coughing, straining, or accident.
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- Symptoms of an inguinal hernia may include: 1  A bulge in the groin or scrotum. 2  The bulge may appear gradually over a period of several weeks or months. 3  Or it may form suddenly after you have been lifting heavy weights, coughing, bending, straining, or laughing. 4  Many hernias flatten when you lie down.
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- Causes. Anything that causes weakness or tears in the abdominal wall can cause a groin hernia, including: Defects at birth; Prolonged wear and tear (eg, lifting, straining, or ... Hernia repair can cause pain and disrupt your quality of life, but these complications are rare ...
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Hernia Direct inguinal hernia: The direct inguinal hernia occurs slightly to the inside of the site of the indirect hernia, in an area where the abdominal wall is naturally slightly thinner. It rarely will protrude into the scrotum and can cause pain that is difficult to distinguish from testicle pain.
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Inguinal Hernia An inguinal hernia happens when contents of the abdomen—usually fat or part of the small intestine—bulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. The abdomen is the area between the chest and the hips. The area of the lower abdominal wall is also called the inguinal or groin region.
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Sample Consultation for Groin Hernia Hernias affect approximately 5 million people in the United States every year. The most common type of hernia is an inguinal hernia, which occurs in about 25 percent of men and 2 percent of women. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue protrudes through a weakness or an opening in the muscles of the abdominal wall.
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- The second type of inguinal hernia is the direct hernia. This hernia forms as a result of weakening of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. It typically occurs as a result of increased abdominal pressure. Thus, it is known as an acquired hernia.
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- An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area when fatty or intestinal tissues push through the inguinal canal. The inguinal canal resides at the base of the abdomen. Both men and woman have an inguinal canal. In men, the testes usually descend through this canal shortly before birth.
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Inguinal Hernia In females, the ovaries may also slide into the inguinal canal and cause a hernia. Indirect hernias are the most common type of inguinal hernia.2 Indirect inguinal hernias may appear in 2 to 3 percent of male children; however, they are much less common in female children, occurring in less than 1 percent.3.
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Hernia A bulge is typically the only symptom of an umbilical hernia. Other common symptoms of an inguinal hernia include: 1  pain or discomfort in the affected area (usually the lower abdomen), especially when bending over, coughing, or lifting.2  weakness, pressure, or a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen. hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen.
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Hernias in Women and Children Hernias in women can cause chronic pelvic pain, and hernia repair is very effective at eliminating the cause of this pain. Indirect inguinal hernias develop due to the natural weakness in the internal inguinal ring. This is the most common inguinal hernia in both men and women, representing about 2/3 of these defects.
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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Most inguinal hernias happen because an opening in the muscle wall does not close as it should before birth. That leaves a weak area in the belly muscle. Pressure on that area can cause tissue to push through and bulge out.
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Inguinal Hernia An inguinal hernia is a condition in which intra-abdominal fat or part of the small intestine, also called the small bowel, bulges through a weak area in the lower abdominal muscles. An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin—the area between the abdomen and thigh. This type of hernia is called inguinal because fat or part of the intestine slides through a weak area at the inguinal ring, the opening to the inguinal canal. An inguinal hernia appears as a bulge on one or both sides of the groin.
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- 1 In infants, an inguinal hernia usually occurs because the passageway from the abdomen to the scrotum has failed to close during development. 2  An inguinal hernia might appear as a mass in the scrotum or higher in the groin. 3  Testicular torsion.
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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Straining and crying do not cause hernias; however, the increased pressure in the abdomen can make a hernia more noticeable: 1  The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin or scrotum. It often feels like a round lump. 2  Umbilical hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the belly-button area.
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Common Types of Hernias - Inguinal Hernia Most inguinal hernias happen because an opening in the muscle wall does not close before birth as it should. This leaves a weak area in the belly muscle. When tissue pushes through the muscle, it creates a bulge.The main symptom of an inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin or scrotum.It often feels like a round lump.ost inguinal hernias happen because an opening in the muscle wall does not close before birth as it should. This leaves a weak area in the belly muscle. When tissue pushes through the muscle, it creates a bulge.
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Inguinal Hernia Inguinal hernias can cause the following complications: Incarceration. An incarcerated hernia happens when part of the fat or small intestine from inside the abdomen becomes stuck in the groin or scrotum and cannot go back into the abdomen. A health care provider is unable to massage the hernia back into the abdomen.