What is femoral hernia?

An femoral hernia is an outward bulging (protrusion) of the abdominal lining or part of the abdominal organ(s) near the lower abdominal/upper thigh groin area. This is commonly seen at birth or may be seen in adulthood after trauma or stress to the abdominal area has occurred.

How do members experience femoral hernia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with femoral 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 femoral hernia*

Who has femoral hernia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 5
50s 7
60s 4
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 17