Monday, May 9, 2011

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. 

What is inguinal hernia?

Drawing of an inguinal hernia with the small intestine, internal inguinal ring, external inguinal ring, pubic bone, penis, spermatic cord, and testes labeled.
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. An inguinal hernia can occur any time from infancy to adulthood and is much more common in males than females. Inguinal tend to become larger with time.

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