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  1. Inguinal hernia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 10, 2025 · An inguinal hernia happens when tissue, such as part of the intestine, pokes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially …

  2. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Abdominal hernias do not go away on their …

    Sep 24, 2016 · Often, an inguinal hernia is present at birth — especially for boys — but it may develop later in life due to factors such as aging muscles, strenuous activity or chronic coughing.

  3. Hiatal hernia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 3, 2025 · A small hiatal hernia usually doesn't cause problems. You may never know you have one unless your healthcare team discovers it when checking for another condition.

  4. Inguinal hernia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Sep 10, 2025 · Diagnosis A physical exam is usually all that's needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. A healthcare professional will check for a bulge in the groin area. Because standing …

  5. Umbilical hernia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 5, 2022 · An umbilical hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in your abdominal muscles near your bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are common and …

  6. What are symptoms of an inguinal hernia? When should I fix it?

    Jan 7, 2025 · Welcome @danhofsink, I had a bilateral inguinal hernia surgery a little over a year ago and my symptoms were mostly a little bulging in the groin area and some discomfort. I …

  7. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 3, 2025 · An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when a lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta, gets weak and bulges outward like a balloon.

  8. Parastomal hernia repair: Helping patients return to their everyday ...

    Aug 27, 2024 · "With the expanding hernia, patients become worried about potential problems, such as appliance seal issues and resulting leaks causing stool or urine seepage at …

  9. Hernia inguinal - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 24, 2021 · Si el contenido de la hernia queda atrapado en el punto débil de la pared abdominal, se puede obstruir el intestino, lo que produce dolor intenso, náuseas, vómitos y la …

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia?

    Sep 30, 2024 · For this reason, the term "sports hernia" is somewhat of a misnomer. Because of the location and muscles and tendons involved in the injury, patients usually feel pain in the …