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  • There is a hump at the top of the thigh

  • Lump in the groin that is turning blue/red/another color

  • The groin is swollen and cannot be pushed back

  • Uncomfortable to touch the swollen part of the groin

  • The groin is swollen and does not return

  • Swelling in the groin is changing color

  • The groin lump become hard

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is inguinal hernia?

An inguinal hernia is a condition where a bulge appears in your groin region, in the area between your lower abdomen and your thigh, through a weakening of muscles in your lower abdomen. This bulge is commonly a protrusion of your tissue or abdominal organs such as your intestines. If not treated, inguinal hernias can result in an obstruction of your digestive system.

Symptoms of inguinal hernia

  • Swelling in the groin region

  • Groin swelling appears when standing up

  • Lump or swelling in the abdomen/stomach

Questions your doctor may ask to check for inguinal hernia

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose inguinal hernia

  • Do you have a swelling in the groin region?

  • Do you have swelling in the groin area when standing up?

  • Do you feel a lump or hard swelling in your abdomen/stomach?

Treatment for inguinal hernia

An inguinal hernia left on its own is not necessarily dangerous. However, it usually does not improve on its own, can worsen and lead to life-threatening complicaitions. Surgery is the only definitive treatment for inguinal hernias.

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References

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    https://www.advancessurgery.com/article/S0065-3411(14)00018-9/fulltext

  • Burcharth J. The epidemiology and risk factors for recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery. Dan Med J. 2014 May;61(5):B4846. PMID: 24814748.

    https://ugeskriftet.dk/dmj/epidemiology-and-risk-factors-recurrence-after-inguinal-hernia-surgery

  • Shakil A, Aparicio K, Barta E, Munez K. Inguinal Hernias: Diagnosis and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2020 Oct 15;102(8):487-492. PMID: 33064426.

    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/1015/p487.html

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Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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