A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia.

A bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.
Typically, a hernia involves the stomach or intestine.
Symptoms include a bulge, swelling or pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
Treatment includes monitoring the condition. If required, surgery can return tissue to its normal location and close the opening.

Symptoms include a bulge, swelling or pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
Pain areas: in the abdomen, pelvis, or testicle
Pain types: can be dull
Also common: abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, groin discomfort, or tenderness

Inguinal and femoral hernias are due to weakened muscles that may have been present since birth, or are associated with aging and repeated strains on the abdominal and groin areas. Such strain may come from physical exertion, obesity, pregnancy, frequent coughing, or straining on the toilet due to constipation.
There are several types of hernia that you can experience including, inguinal hernias, femoral hernias, umbilical hernias and hiatal hernias.

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