Hernia

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Inguinal hernia Inguinal hernia repair - series

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Hernia

• Groin discomfort or groin pain aggravated by bending or lifting
• A tender groin lump or scrotum lump
• A non-tender bulge or lump in children

A doctor can confirm the presence of a hernia during a physical exam. The mass may increase in size when coughing, bending, lifting, or straining. The hernia (bulge) may not be obvious in infants and children, except when the child is crying or coughing.

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