DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician ...

A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, upper thigh and groin areas. Inguinal hernia, ...

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You’re toweling off after your shower when your hand stops at something unexpected on your groin: a big, brand-new bulge—and not the kind you’d hope to find. This could be a hernia, which occurs when ...

A physical examination is a routine test your primary care provider (PCP) performs to check your overall health. It’s also known as a wellness check. You don’t have to be sick to request it. A PCP may ...

Incisional hernias can develop after abdominal surgery. They happen after up to 15 to 20 percent of abdominal operations involving incisions. Certain factors may increase or decrease your risk for ...

A strangulated hernia occurs when the blood supply to the herniated tissue has been cut off. Strangulated hernias are medical emergencies that require immediate treatment. Any hernia can become ...