What are the Causes of Inguinal Hernia?
There is often no apparent cause. Heavy lifting, straining when using the bathroom, constipation, excessive coughing or sneezing, vigorous exercise or sex can be contributory factors. Some people are at more risk than others; those with a family history of hernia, people with cystic fibrosis and those with an undescended testicle. Signs and Symptoms Tenderness or sharp pain in the groin often aggravated by lifting or bending. A tender lump in the groin or scrotum it usually disappears when you lie down and enlarges when you cough, sneeze or strain. Treatment Treatment is important to avoid a potentially serious condition called a strangulated hernia. This is when the bulging through the muscle wall obstructs the flow of blood to the intestine or stops the flow of intestinal contents leading to tissue death. An inguinal hernia can often be reduced, pushed back into place. If it is non- reducible then surgery is required under a general anesthetic. Usually done on an out patient basis th
