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Hernia

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Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia repair - series
Inguinal hernia repair - series
Alternative Names

Hernia - inguinal; Inguinal hernia


Symptoms
  • Groin discomfort or groin pain aggravated by bending or lifting
  • A tender groin lump or scrotum lump
  • A non-tender bulge or lump in children

Signs and tests

A doctor can confirm the presence of a hernia during a physical exam. The mass may increase in size when coughing, bending, lifting, or straining. The hernia (bulge) may not be obvious in infants and children, except when the child is crying or coughing.


Review Date: 01/23/2006
Reviewed By: Jeremy Goverman, MD, Department of Criticla Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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