Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia which occurs in the lower abdomen in the groin region. This presents as a swelling which increases with upright posture and on coughing. Though this is known to ...

A lump resulting from a part of the intestine (bowel) slipping through a weak abdominal wall is called hernia. Inguinal hernia (groin hernia) is the most common type of hernias. An inguinal hernia ...

Pain or discomfort in the groin, particularly during activities like lifting, coughing, or bending, is common, if you have inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia in men occurs when a portion of the ...

Groin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are, since they can range from kidney stones to ...

Persistent inner thigh or lower abdomen pain could be a sports hernia. Learn the symptoms to understand if it’s time to see your doctor. If you play a sport that requires sudden twists, sharp turns, ...

Experts have identified an apparent cause of inguinal hernia, or groin hernia, in older men: altered sex hormone levels that weaken and scar muscle tissue in the lower abdomen. Results of their study ...

Conclusions In this largest cohort of patients with athletic groin pain combining clinical and MRI diagnostics there was a 63% prevalence of PA injury. The adductor squeeze test was sensitive for ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small size and ...