An inguinal hernia is a condition in which part of the intestine bulges through a hole in the abdominal wall of the groin. There are two types of inguinal hernias: Indirect inguinal hernias — usually ...

John Syng Dorsey [1] once stated: The large proportion of mankind who are afflicted with this complaint; -- the great variety of forms in which it appears; -- the fatality which results from its ...

The lump of the hernia is due to the weakness in the wall of the muscles of the abdomen or groin. The content of the sac is usually a part of the intestine. Synonyms and related terms – Inguinal ...

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin region, caused by the protrusion of the abdominal cavity fat or intestine, along with its peritoneal covering, and associated fluid, through the abdominal ...

Tahir Khan, consultant general and vascular surgeon at the Mater Private Hospital in Cork, explains abdominal hernia, its causes, surgical management, and aftercare. AN abdominal hernia is the ...

Hernias can make you feel bloated and gassy, like there’s pressure in your abdomen that can only be relieved by burping or passing gas. Hernias happen when fatty tissue or parts of an organ squeeze ...

Would you know what a hernia feels like? Well, here is an experts tips on how to identify and treat a hernia. Did you know that you could suffer from a hernia almost suddenly? Or you might not even ...

Tight pants are annoying, uncomfortable and anything but desirable, but a celebrity recently claimed they’re downright ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Inguinal hernia' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication ...

In this article, we are pleased to feature video segments from Controversies and Techniques in Inguinal Hernia Repair, an episode from the SAGES Grand Rounds (SGR) Master Series. This series, ...