What is flank hernia?

Flank hernia is a specific type of a hernia located in the side of the abdominal wall. Flank hernias may occur following injury to or following surgery to the flank area. Flank hernias may also be present at the time of birth (congenital).

How do members experience flank hernia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with flank hernia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for flank hernia*

Who has flank hernia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 12
50s 10
60s 10
70+ 15

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 40