An inguinal hernia occurs when one’s intestinal tissue protrudes through a weak muscle in the abdominal wall near the pubic bone. This common condition affects more men than women. In men, the inguinal canal is a passageway for the spermatic cord and blood vessels into the testicles; in women, it holds the round ligament that supports the womb.
An inguinal hernia can be indirect or direct:
This type of inguinal hernia is often due to a defect in the abdominal wall that is present at birth. However, they can also occur at any period in life.
This form of inguinal hernia often occurs in adult males as they age. They are usually caused by the weakening of muscles of the abdominal wall. Straining or lifting heavy weights may also result in a direct inguinal hernia.
Inguinal hernias are often evident by their appearance. Common signs and symptoms include:
A physical examination is usually enough to diagnose an inguinal hernia if there’s a bulge
in your groin area. Your hernia doctor may ask you to stand, cough or strain since these activities
can make a hernia more prominent. If the physical exam isn’t enough, your doctor may order
imaging tests, such as abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI.
If your hernia is still small and not yet symptomatic, your doctor may recommend you to
observe it first. However, you will still be under observation. If the inguinal hernia
symptoms persist and starts to affect your daily life, you will need prompt medical
treatment.
Inguinal hernia treatment involves surgery that comes in two types, which include:
Medical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon
B Med Sci (Nottingham), MBBS (Nottingham)
MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Hernia Surgeon, Dr Dennis Koh is a MOH-accredited and experienced colorectal surgeon; and currently the Medical Director at Colorectal Practice.
Hernia Surgeon, Dr Koh strives to provide a customized treatment plan for each patient, which allows for better outcomes. He also honed his skills in proctology abroad in Geneva, bringing a more diverse touch to his practice.
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Singapore Hernia Doctor, Dr Sharon Koh is an experienced colorectal surgeon and the former Director of Endoscopy at Alexandra Health.
Dr Koh completed her fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in the US after being awarded the Academic Medicine Development Award by the National University Hospital.
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FACS
Singapore Hernia Surgeon Dr Pauleon Tan has served in public hospitals for over 15 years and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.
Dr Tan undertook advanced colorectal surgical training at Japan’s Saitama International Medical Center after being awarded the Ministry of Health – Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Award.
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