Inguinal hernia explained | Mr Ben Stutchfield

Common signs

A lump in the groin when you stand or cough
It goes back in when you lie down
An ache, or a heavy, dragging feeling

Seek urgent medical help if the lump

becomes hard and very painful
will not go back in
or you are also being sick

What is an inguinal hernia?

An inguinal hernia is a lump in the groin, where bowel or fat has pushed out through the muscle wall.

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