A femoral hernia causes a bulge in the upper thigh near the groin, and symptoms include discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. It can be caused by chronic coughing, constipation, heavy lifting, and obesity. Surgery is the usual treatment, and recovery takes two to four weeks.
A crural hernia, also known as a femoral hernia, is a type of hernia that causes a bulge in the upper thigh, near the groin. A hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a hole in the abdominal wall. Symptoms of a femoral hernia can include discomfort in the groin area when standing or lifting heavy objects, nausea, or vomiting. Surgery to repair the damage is the usual treatment for a femoral hernia.
The development of a crural hernia can be due to factors such as chronic coughing, chronic constipation, or heavy lifting. Obesity can increase a person’s risk of developing a crural hernia. Men who have an enlarged prostate gland may have to strain when attempting to urinate, sometimes leading to the development of a crural hernia.
In many cases, this type of hernia creates no symptoms. If symptoms are present, there may be mild to moderate discomfort in the groin area when standing, lifting heavy objects, or straining in any way. In some cases, a swelling may be seen in the upper thigh, near the groin area. The presence of abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting may indicate the development of an obstruction and this development should be considered a medical emergency.
A doctor can usually diagnose the presence of a femoral hernia through a routine physical exam. If there is any doubt about the diagnosis, further tests, such as a CT scan or ultrasound, may be requested to confirm the diagnosis. Any unusual or bothersome symptoms should always be reported to a doctor for further evaluation.
In most cases, a femoral hernia won’t go away on its own. If the hernia is small, your doctor may want to monitor the situation until medical intervention is needed. Most of these hernias will continue to grow, and surgery is usually needed at some point to repair the damage.
Hernia repair surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is fully sedated during the procedure. The surgeon will identify the portion of the intestine that protrudes through the abdominal wall and will return the intestine to its normal position. The hole in the abdominal wall is then repaired, often using a small piece of mesh material to strengthen the abdominal muscle. Recovery from this procedure typically takes two to four weeks, and physical activity should be limited during the recovery period.
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