Inguinal hernia Flashcards

1
Q

How common is it?

A

19/20 groin hernias

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2
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Who does it affect?

A

Men more than women, also tend to happen as you get older, as the muscles get weaker

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3
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What causes it?

A

Defect in abdominal wall (muscle)

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4
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What risk factors are there?

A

Straining on the toilet
Carrying or pushing heavy loads
Persistent heavy cough

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5
Q

How does it present?

A

Swelling or lump in groin, or as an enlarged scrotum

It may be painful

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6
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Investigations

A

?US

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7
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Treatment

A

Surgery if painful, causes severe or persistent symptoms, or if any serious complications develop (eg strangulation).

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8
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Conditions that would present similarly

A

Sometimes a hydrocele in the tunica albicans
Very bad varicose veins
Lipoma.

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