Question
I have had a swelling in the right inguinal groove for over half a year. Usually, I don’t feel any discomfort, but when I squat and work for extended periods, it becomes a bit painful. I went to the hospital for an ultrasound examination, and they said it was a hernia. But how can a woman get a hernia? The doctor said to observe it first. What should experts do about the swelling in the right inguinal groove?
Answer
Hello, your condition is that you’ve noticed a swelling in the right inguinal groove for over half a year, and it becomes painful when you squat and work for extended periods. The hospital ultrasound examination confirmed it as an inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is one of the most common diseases in general surgery. It is often caused by weak points in the abdominal wall and increased intra-abdominal pressure. This condition requires surgical repair and also requires avoiding factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, avoiding straining, and not bending over to lift heavy objects, etc.