Inguinal hernia
If you are experiencing propblems with inguinal hernia, our HCA Healthcare UK specialists can diagnose and treat you
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Need to know
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Symptoms of inguinal hernia icon plus
If you develop inguinal hernia, you may experience the following symptoms:
- a visible bulge in the area around your pubic bone
- a burning or aching sensation around the bulge
- pain in this area with sudden movements, such as coughing
- pain, discomfort or feeling of weakness around the groin
- for men, you may feel pain or swelling in your testicles.
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Diagnosis icon plus
Diagnosis for inguinal hernia can be made with a physical examination. Your consultant may also ask you to stand and cough. If this causes you pain, you are showing a major symptom of the condition.
If the diagnosis remains unclear, your consultant may request you to have an X-ray or CT scan. These will provide more in-depth images of your abdominal area, helping to identify a hernia. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
There are two main procedures for inguinal hernia repair. They can be carried out under local or general anaesthetic. Treatment options include:
- A laparoscopy. Your surgeon will make several incisions in your abdomen, and insert a laparoscope (small tube with a camera) into one of the incisions. This is to see your organs more clearly. Your surgeon will repair your hernia, tying it back into your abdomen with synthetic mesh
- For an open procedure, your surgeon makes an incision in your groin area. They then push the protruding tissue back into your abdomen, reinforcing it with synthetic mesh. The incision will be glued or stitched together
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From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Surgery
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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