The lump of the hernia is due to the weakness in the wall of the muscles of the abdomen or groin. The content of the sac is usually a part of the intestine. Synonyms and related terms – Inguinal ...

Diagnosis of hernia is by clinical methods and investigations are done for a preoperative work up. A physical exam is usually all that's needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. A doctor can confirm the ...