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.
How do members experience inguinal hernia?
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain in right side of groin
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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*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 inguinal hernia*
Who has inguinal hernia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 15 | |
| 40s | 39 | |
| 50s | 50 | |
| 60s | 65 | |
| 70+ | 62 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 156 | |
| Female | 83 |