Hernia

Hernias come in three varieties: Inguinal hernia This is a protrusion of the abdomen (belly) through the abdomen wall. It will appear as a swelling in the groin area. Eighty percent of hernias are inguinal. Symptoms are pain in the groin when you exercise or even cough and sneeze. Femoral hernia Ten percent of hernias are femoral hernias and will look like a swelling in the upper thigh with symptoms similar to those stated above. Abdominal hernia Hernias in the abdomen can also cause pain to radiate down into the groin. You will need to see a specialist to confirm if you have a hernia or not. The symptoms are similar to those stated above. What can the athlete do about it? You should see a sports injury specialist and doctor immediately if you suspect a hernia. It will not get better through rest. What can a doctor do about it? Operate. If the abdominal wall is ruptured it will not get better by resting and surgery will be needed.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.