What Are Femoral Hernias?
A femoral hernia is a bulge of intestine (bowel) or fatty tissue pushing through a weak muscle in the groin. It occurs near the thigh, usually on the right side. More women than men tend to have them. It can’t be entirely prevented....

A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes out through a weak spot in the belly ( abdominal) wall muscles. Hernias most commonly occur in the groin and around the navel. Hernias can also occur through a cut by the surgeon ( incision) after an abdominal operation. A hernia may be caused by:
- Lifting heavy objects.
- Prolonged coughing.
- Straining to move your bowels.
Hernias can often be pushed back into place ( reduced). Most hernias tend to get worse over time. Problems occur when abdominal contents get stuck in the opening and the blood supply is blocked...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes out through a weak spot in the belly ( abdominal) wall muscles. Hernias commonly occur in the groin and around the navel. Hernias often can be pushed back into place ( reduced) . Most hernias tend to get worse over time. Problems occur when abdominal contents get stuck in the opening ( incarcerated hernia). The blood supply gets cut off ( strangulated hernia). This is an emergency and needs surgery. Otherwise, hernia repair can be an elective procedure. This means you can schedule this at your convenience when an emergency is not...

A hydrocele is a sac of clear fl uid that develops in the scrotum, the loose pouch of skin that holds the testicles. Hydroceles are most often found in newborn babies. They can be on one side or both sides of the scrotum. In babies, most hydroceles go away on their own. Also, men, usually older than 40, can have hydroceles. No way to prevent hydroceles is known....

An inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin area. Intestines and fat slip through the muscle wall into a sac formed by the hernia. Both men and women can have an inguinal hernia, and at any age. However, these hernias happen more often in males than females....