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Surgical treatment is the only option if you are diagnosed with a Femoral hernia or suspect that you may have one. Read on to learn everything about Femoral hernias and their treatment. You can book your appointments with India’s best laparoscopic surgeons at Pristyn Care to get your Femoral hernia repaired.
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Femoral hernia is a rare kind of hernia and is also known as a femorocele. It develops above the crease in your groin in your inner upper thigh. The prevalence of femoral hernias is higher in women than in men.Â
A femoral hernia develops when tissue, such as a part of the bowel, protrudes through the muscle wall of the groin near the top of the inner thigh. Pushing through a weak spot, it enters the femoral canal. Common symptoms include a lump in the groin or inner thigh and groin discomfort. In extreme situations, it may also cause severe nausea and vomiting. If left untreated, femoral hernias may cause more severe complications.
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The most common femoral hernia symptoms are:-
You may notice that your symptoms worsen when you stand for a long period of time, lift heavy objects, or strain to urinate or poop.
The lump can be pushed back through the belly wall in a reducible hernia. Otherwise, it is an irreducible hernia, which is more likely to cause major problems.
A femoral hernia that has become stuck in the femoral canal and is not able to move back into the abdomen is known as an incarcerated femoral hernia. Another name for this type of hernia is “irreducible.” When a portion of the intestine gets entangled in the hernia and blocks the intestine, it causes an obstructed femoral hernia. Â
This type of hernia develops when a section of the intestine becomes entangled with the hernia and obstructs the intestine. A worsening of the obstruction could cause the hernia to become more uncomfortable.
This condition develops when a hernia stops the blood flow to a portion of the colon, leading to the death of the bowel loop. Strangulation can happen in any hernia, but because the “necks” of femoral and inguinal hernias are narrower, it occurs more commonly in these cases.
A region of the femoral canal may be weak from birth, or it may weaken with time. The muscle walls may become weaker as a result of straining. Overstraining may be caused by the following factors.
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In order to prevent future internal tissues from pushing through, surgery repairs the weak area of the muscular wall and treats the hernia. Surgery is usually necessary for moderate and severe hernias because of the possibility of strangulation.
Depending on the extent of the hernia, the patient’s age, overall health, and other factors, a doctor may suggest one of the two surgical options for femoral hernia treatment.
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Laparoscopic Surgery
Although both femoral and inguinal hernias develop in the groin region. An intestinal bulge into or through the inguinal canal is known as an inguinal hernia. An intestinal bulge through the femoral canal, which contains the femoral artery as it passes from the belly to the groin and upper thigh, is known as a femoral hernia. The femoral canal’s narrowness increases the likelihood of incarceration for femoral hernias. Additionally, femoral hernias are more common in women than in men.
Femoral hernia vs inguinal hernia
| Femoral hernia | Inguinal hernia | |
| Location | Below the inguinal ligament, through the femoral canal | Above the inguinal ligament, through the inguinal canal |
| Commonly affects | Women | Men |
| Appearance | Usually presents as a bulge or lump below the groin crease, near the upper thigh | Bulge in the groin or scrotum |
| Risk of strangulation | Higher risk due to a narrow femoral canal | Lower risk compared to a femoral hernia |
| Symptoms | Painful groin lump, especially with straining or standing | A groin lump may cause discomfort or pain |
According to our experts, nonsurgical treatment therapies might lessen symptoms and prevent further damage, but they cannot completely remove hernias. After a hernia diagnosis, your doctor might advise you to make the following lifestyle changes depending on your individual condition.
Femoral hernias often worsen over time. The pressure from standing, lifting, or straining can enlarge the hernia, increasing the risk of incarceration or strangulation, which is a surgical emergency. It doesn’t heal on its own.
Nausea or vomiting, severe pain in your inner upper thigh or groin, swelling are a few of the common femoral hernia symptoms.
Laparoscopic surgery is considered the best treatment for femoral hernia. The surgery helps push the bulge back into place while also strengthening the wall of the tummy.
Femoral hernia is considered a more serious condition as it causes a higher risk of complications, such as strangulation, which may lead to life-threatening conditions, necessitating a proper femoral hernia treatment.
Excessive weight during pregnancy in women puts pressure around their hips and upper legs, which stretches the femoral canal, causing the development of a hernia. Femoral hernias are more common in women than in men.
Femoral hernia recovery time usually varies depending on how much surgery you need and the nature of your job. Consult your doctor for a more personalized understanding.
Usually, people can return to work within one to two weeks after femoral hernia repair with mesh. However, if your job requires heavy-weight lifting or strenuous activity, you may require 4 to 6 weeks off from work. Consult your doctor for a better understanding.
