What is the purpose and what happens when you have a hernia?

What is the purpose and What happens when you-have a hernia?

Doctors perform a physical examination to diagnose inguinal hernia. The cause is not always known, but hernias may be the result of weakness in the abdominal wall. The weaknesses may be due to defects present at birth or formed later in life.

Some risk factors for inguinal hernia include:

     -a fluid or a pressure in the abdomen
     -lifting heavy loads, such as weight lifting
     -Repetitive strain during urination or bowel movements
     -obesity
     -chronic cough
     -pregnancy

The symptoms of an inguinal hernia include a bulge in the groin area and pain, pressure, or pain in the belly, especially when lifting, bending, or coughing. These symptoms usually disappear at rest. Men can also have swelling around the testicles.