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Hernia

A hernia appears when part of a muscle, intestine or an area of fat bursts through a weakness in its surrounding wall. An inguinal hernia and a femoral hernia are specific to the front of the thigh. Approximately 80% of all hernias are inguinal, and men are 25 times more likely to experience one than women. Inguinal hernias occur when the contents of the abdomen push through the inguinal canal. This type of hernia causes pain in the groin during exercise along with a bulge in that area. The pain will increase when coughing or sneezing.

Femoral hernias are much less common and make up only 10% of all hernias. This type of hernia is more common in older women and appears as a lump in the groin area, causing pain during exercise.

A hernia must be treated with surgery to repair the abdominal wall. Resting alone will not help.

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