What is Inguinal Hernia?
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. They are very common and repaired surgically using procedures called herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty.
Who has Inguinal Hernia at PatientsLikeMe?
- 43 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 8 say Inguinal Hernia is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 38% | Females |
|---|---|
| 62% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 3 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 3 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 5 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Inguinal Hernia patients who have completed their condition history