About- An inguinal hernia also called groin hernia occurs when tissue, bulges through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
Symptoms-
Bulges along the pubic or groin area
Burning sensation at the bulge
Heavy sensation in the groin
Pain when coughing, exercising, or bending over
Sharp pain in the groin
Swelling of the scrotum in men
Weakness or pressure in the groin
Causes-
Being male
Chronic cough
Chronic constipation
Cystic fibrosis
Increased abdominal pressure
Obesity
Personal or family history of prior inguinal hernia
A pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall and groin muscle
Pregnancy
Premature birth
Strenuous activity
Specialists to visit
General Surgeon
General Physician
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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.health.harvard.edu
https://www.niddk.nih.gov
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.hernia.org
