The most commonly asked questions, answered
- Home
- Conditions and treatments
- Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia is a gut, bowel and stomach condition and one of the most common types of hernia. It appears as a swelling along the groin. The lump may be pushed back into the groin,but this may be painful. It becomes visible when a person coughs or lifts any weight. The fatty tissue or the bowel protrudes into the groin through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Complications of inguinal hernia are a build-up of fluid, swelling, pain and numbness.
There are various methods available to repair a hernia which are generally performed by Gastro-intestinal or General surgeons.
Submit a request for further information, a quotation or indicative cost. Your enquiry will be forwarded to up to 3 private healthcare providers. They will respond directly with further information.
Latest news

A common problem
30,000 people are diagnosed with ankle arthritis annually

Award-winning Schoen Clinic Group launches
Doors open at new specialist spinal and orthopaedic hospital

Latest news
Ewen Griffiths in the spotlight
