The most obvious sign that someone has an inguinal hernia is a lump where the upper thighs join together with the abdomen. This hernia may cause a few people pain. This pain comes from the fact that the bodies’ intestines are sticking out through a weak area in the abdominal wall.
In many cases hernias do not need any sort of specific treatment. This is because they are easily reduced and can be pushed back into place. If they get to be too uncomfortable they can be strapped to the groin. But this will only offer temporary relief. This does not fix the problem in any way and cannot prevent other complications.
There are times when the intestine can catch in the bulge - which causes its blood flow to be squeezed off. This is called the ‘strangulated’ part of the intestine and it can begin to die - which in turn can cause someone severe pain and complications. Patients with a strangulated intestine will need immediate surgery.
There are two types of inguinal hernia operations recommended for some people with hernias; hernioplasty and herniorrhaphy. Herniorrhaphy is the technique that is used more often and it is also the oldest. During this procedure an incision is made that will push the protrusion back into the abdomen. Then the weakened muscles surrounding the abdominal wall will be tightened with supportive tissue. During hernioplasty a mesh made of artificial fiber is used to bridge the weak muscles.
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