However, once you have a hernia it will not go away without treatment. There are many different kinds of hernias. They are usually named after their location in the body and they usually occur in a place that is naturally weak. Inguinal hernias are the most common and usually affect men. This type of hernia is located in the groin area, below the navel and above the thigh.
Inguinal hernias occur at the juncture of the abdominal wall and the inguinal canal.
Prior to birth, the testes descend from the abdominal cavity via the inguinal canal into the scrotum. A hernia occurs when this natural opening in the muscle layers allows a hernia to form or a weakness in the nearby muscles creates an opening for a hernia formation. Femoral Hernia - Femoral hernias also occur in the groin, slightly below the inguinal ligament, high up in the thigh. Tissue that pushes through a weakness in the muscle wall at this location is called a femoral hernia. Umbilical Hernia - Umbilical hernias occur right around your navel and are typically caused by a weakness at the site of the umbilical cord.