Inguinal hernia
Definitions
Overview
An inguinal hernia is when soft tissue, often part of the intestine, bulges through a weak point in the abdominal muscles. The bulge is easy to see and feel.
Symptoms
Symptoms include pain, especially when coughing, bending or lifting a heavy object.
Treatments
Treatment may not be needed. But if the hernia is painful or growing bigger, surgery can repair the hernia.
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