General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
A groin lump or feeling of heaviness can be associated with an inguinal hernia. Have it examined even if it disappears at rest.
The lump may become clearer when standing, coughing or exerting yourself. These circumstances do not establish a diagnosis on their own.
The doctor examines both groins while you lie down and stand. A confirmed hernia leads to assessment by a digestive surgeon.
A suddenly very painful lump that remains trapped, particularly with vomiting, bloating or inability to pass wind, requires urgent care.
A strangulated hernia is a surgical emergency: do not wait for a prevention appointment. Surgery returns the contents and repairs the abdominal wall.
Outside an emergency, the surgeon explains the appropriate plan. Mon bilan prévention replaces neither this examination nor hernia follow-up.
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