This document discusses types and treatment of hernias, as well as symptoms, risk factors, and related conditions. It notes that there are indirect and direct types of hernias. Common surgical treatments include hernioraphy, hernioplasty, and laparoscopy. Symptoms can include bulging in the groin area, pain, heavy sensation, and scrotal swelling. Risk factors include chronic coughing, being overweight, family history, pregnancy, and occupations involving heavy lifting. Related conditions are inguinal hernias accompanied by undescended testicles.
This document discusses types and treatment of hernias, as well as symptoms, risk factors, and related conditions. It notes that there are indirect and direct types of hernias. Common surgical treatments include hernioraphy, hernioplasty, and laparoscopy. Symptoms can include bulging in the groin area, pain, heavy sensation, and scrotal swelling. Risk factors include chronic coughing, being overweight, family history, pregnancy, and occupations involving heavy lifting. Related conditions are inguinal hernias accompanied by undescended testicles.
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This document discusses types and treatment of hernias, as well as symptoms, risk factors, and related conditions. It notes that there are indirect and direct types of hernias. Common surgical treatments include hernioraphy, hernioplasty, and laparoscopy. Symptoms can include bulging in the groin area, pain, heavy sensation, and scrotal swelling. Risk factors include chronic coughing, being overweight, family history, pregnancy, and occupations involving heavy lifting. Related conditions are inguinal hernias accompanied by undescended testicles.
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- Bulge in the area or side of pubic bone Chronic Coughing Overweight Occupation Family History - Pain in groin Chronic Constipation - Heavy sensation in groin Pregnancy - Swelling of scrotum History of hernia