A femoral hernia occurs when tissue or intestine protrudes through a weak area of the femoral canal at the top of the inner thigh.
Femoral hernias tend to occur more frequently in women due to the wider shape of the female pelvis. They are more common in older women and rare in children.  Hernias of all types are more common in smokers.
A femoral hernia can appear suddenly when the muscles of the abdomen are strained. Patients who suffer from constipation are at higher risk for all types of hernias. Femoral hernias have also been linked to obesity, those with chronic cough and those who regularly carry or push heavy loads.
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