Groin hernia

Description

Inguinal hernia or groin hernia. Occurs when tissue penetrates through a weak spots in the groin muscle. This causes a bulge in the groin or scrotum. The bulge may hurt or burn. The hernia may get larger with straining. If the bulge does not disappear with relaxation the content of hernia trapped (an incarcerated hernia). Intestine can become trapped in the hernia and lose its blood supply, which requires serious and urgent surgical repair.

Symptoms

Uncomfortable feeling in the groin, groin pain which becomes worse with bending or lifting, bulge in groin or scrotum which enlarges with straining or cough, in children is imperceptible.

Overview

History of disease is being taken and physical examination is being done. Diagnosis may often be determined just with a physical examination; ultrasound or CT scan of abdomen may confirm the diagnosis.

Tests

Ultrasound and CT scan.

Specialists

General Surgery

Therapy

Most hernias can be pushed back to the abdominal cavity.If it cannot be pushed back through the abdominal wall the hernia may need to be repaired to prevent the intestine from losing the blood supply and dying, whichcan lead to peritonitis and that complication can be life-threatening. Inguinal hernias often require surgery, butfor some a careful and regular monitoring is enough.