A hernia occurs when the contents of the abdomen (usually part
of the small intestine) push through a weak point or tear the
thin muscular wall of the belly, which holds the abdominal
organs in place. A femoral hernia is a bulge in the upper part
of the thigh near the groin. Femorocele; Enteromerocele; Crural
hernia Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Most of the time,
there is no clear cause of a hernia. Some hernias may be present
at birth (congenital), but are not noticed until later in life.
Some factors that contribute to the development of a hernia
include: - Chronic constipation - Chronic cough - Heavy lifting
- Straining to urinate because of an enlarged prostate Femoral
hernias tend to occur more often in women than in men. You may
see a bulge in the upper thigh just below the groin. Most
femoral hernias cause no symptoms. There may be some groin
discomfort that is worse when you stand, lift heavy objects, or
strain. Sometimes, the first symptoms are sudden groin pain,
abdominal pain, nausea, or vom