This can be compared to an inner tube pushing through a tear in a damaged tire. An inguinal hernia means that the hernia occurs in the groin area. One danger of an inguinal hernia is if a loop of intestine or abdominal tissue slips into the sac. If this happens, you could experience severe pain and other potentially serious health problems. Inguinal hernias are almost always associated with a bulge in the skin of the abdominal wall or groin.
Inguinal hernias can be painful or painless.
The pain might occur when lifting heavy objects, exercising, coughing or straining during a bowel movement. The diagnosis for an inguinal hernia is made by performing a physical examination and hearing your patient history. Patients with an inguinal hernia will complain of a bulge and sometimes have groin pain. In some cases, medications such as steroids can be used successfully and you won't need a laparoscopic splenectomy. In other cases, medication might not work or could lead to unacceptable side effects.