Medical articles of Inguinal hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when internal tissue protrudes into the groin area. Commonly affecting men, inguinal hernias can be painful, especially when bending over or lifting heavy objects. Here, Ms D...

What is an inguinal hernia, and can it be life-threatening if left untreated? To find out the answers to these questions and more, read our latest article here as revered consultant general, vascular,...

Leading consultant general, colorectal and emergency surgeon Mr Colin Hart gives a detailed guide to complex abdominal wall repair surgery in this informative article.

Highly respected consultant oncoplastic and general surgeon Miss Jasdeep Gahir gives an in-depth guide to complex abdominal wall hernia repair surgery in this informative guide for patients.

Remember when Joey from Friends found himself struggling to successfully get through auditions? It's because he had a hernia. Even when inguinal hernias don't require urgent attention, which on occasi...

Considering having surgery for your painful inguinal hernia? Mr Sanjay Agrawal is a leading surgeon in London, and here he explains whether it is necessary to have surgery and what you can expect from...

As a parent, it's difficult not to worry if you notice an inguinal hernia, which presents itself as a visible bulge in the groin or scrotum, of your little one. Expert paediatrician Mr Stefano Guili...

Hernias are fairly common and can affect men, women and even children. Often described as a protruding lump, usually on the abdomen, there are several types of hernia which differ. Mr Michael Stellaki...

For the most part, hernias will require surgical repair. Whilst this can be done as open surgery, Mr Michael Stellakis explains that in many cases, a laparoscopic hernia repair has more benefits to th...

Hernias are a relatively common condition that many of us will experience in our lifetimes. However, it is surprising how little most of us understand about what hernias are, how they occur, and how m...