PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

(BOOK BASED)
Predisposing factors:
 Gender( male) Precipitating factors:
 Age over 40 yrs old
 Increased pressure within the abdomen
 Muscle weakness from aging
 Straining during bowel movements or
 One or more inguinal hernia
urination
 A pre-existing weak spot in the
 Strenuous activity
abdominal wall
 Lack of exercise
 Smoking
 Chronic coughing or sneezing

Increased pressure in the

compartment of the
abdomen is develop

Intra-abdominal wall (containing membranes or

muscle) of inquinal canal into scrotum become
weakened.

Inguinal ring not close.

Becomes hole and defect.

Part of the small intestine

slides through the inguinal
canal

Swollen and Weakness and Pain or discomfort

enlarged scrotum pressure in the
groin
 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
(CLIENT BASED)

Predisposing factors: Precipitating factors:

 Gender( male)  Increased pressure within the abdomen

 A pre-existing weak spot in (Work as a bagger 10 years ago)
the abdominal wall  Strenuous activity
(Undescended scrotum  Smoking (for 21 years; half pack of
from birth) cigarette/day)

Increased pressure in the compartment

of the abdomen is develop

Intra-abdominal wall (containing membranes or muscle)

of inquinal canal into scrotum become weakened.

Inguinal ring not close.

Becomes hole and defect.

Part of the small intestine

slides through the inguinal
canal

Swollen scrotum Weakness and Pain or discomfort

pressure in the
groin