An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.

An unusual bulge in the lower abdomen can cause severe pain and embarrassment, but doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are on a mission to educate and treat patients one hernia at a ...

An inguinal hernia can become incarcerated, which means it gets stuck and cannot be massaged back into place, potentially leading to further complications. Without treatment, an incarcerated inguinal ...