Inguinal Hernia Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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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Groin lump when standing
Lump in lower abdomen
Groin bump is not reducible
The lower right belly is swollen
Hard and swollen lump in groin
The lower left belly is swollen
Groin is swollen and turning blue/red
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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.
Typical Symptoms of Inguinal Hernia
Groin swelling appears when standing up
Swelling in the groin region
Lump or swelling in the abdomen/stomach
History of groin hernia
Family history of fits during fevers / febrile seizures
Change in color of the groin swelling
Groin swelling doesn't retract when pushed
Putting on weight, more in the trunk than the limbs
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Inguinal Hernia
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have swelling in the groin area when standing up?
Is there swelling in your groin?
Do you have a lump or swelling in your abdomen?
Have you ever been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia?
Any family history of febrile convulsions or seizures in childhood?
Treatmentof 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 complications. Surgery is the only definitive treatment for inguinal hernias.
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References
Ramanan B, Maloley BJ, Fitzgibbons RJ Jr. Inguinal hernia: follow or repair? Adv Surg. 2014;48:1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2014.05.017. PMID: 25293603.
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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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
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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