Hernias can cause discomfort, including a burning or tingling in the groin or pain when coughing, straining or passing urine. People with mild hernias can function for years without treatment, although their ability to engage in physical activity will be limited. 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.