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What is a Femoral hernia?
A femoral hernia is the sticking out of a part of the intestine through a weakening in the abdominal wall near the thigh.
What are the symptoms of a Femoral hernia?
- Groin discomfort or groin pain aggravated by bending or lifting
- Tender lump in the groin or upper thigh
What are the causes of a Femoral hernia?
A hernia occurs when abdominal contents, usually part of the small intestine, push through a weak point or tear in the thin muscular wall of the abdomen that holds the abdominal organs in place.
In a femoral hernia, a bulge is usually present in the upper part of the thigh, just below the groin, where the femoral artery and vein pass. Femoral hernias tend to occur more often in women than in men.
Who is at risk for yourdisease?
How to know you have a Femoral hernia?
A physical examination reveals the hernia. Tests are usually not necessary.
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Hernias generally get larger with time, and they usually do not go away on their own. If the patient's health allows, surgery is done to relieve discomfort and to prevent complications such as incarceration and strangulation. Often, a piece of plastic mesh is surgically placed to repair the defect in the abdominal wall.
Urgent surgery is required a hernia that may be trapped or strangulated.
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for yourdisease
Directions to Hospitals Treating Femoral hernia
Prevention of yourdisease
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)
The outcome is usually quite good if the hernia is treated properly. The rate of hernia recurrence after surgical repair is generally less than 3%.