Patient's question:
I have a right inguinal lump. I've noticed the lump for more than half a year. Usually, I don't feel any discomfort, but it gets a bit painful after squatting and working for a long time. When I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, they said it was a hernia. But how can a woman get a hernia? The doctor suggested waiting and seeing. Could you please ask the expert what to do about the right inguinal lump?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is that you have discovered a right inguinal mass for more than half a year, with pain when squatting. Examination confirmed it as an inguinal hernia. Inguinal hernia is one of the most common diseases in general surgery. It is usually caused by weak points in the abdominal wall and increased intra-abdominal pressure. This condition requires surgical treatment of the nodule, while avoiding factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as coughing, avoiding bending over to lift heavy objects, etc.