pathophysiology inguinal hernia
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Pathophysiology
Increased pressure in the compartment of the abdomen is develops
Causing the inguinal ring not to close.
Intra-abdominal wall (containing membranes or muscle) of inguinal canal into the scrotum becomes weakened.
Evolves into a hole or defect
Fat or part of the small intestine slides through the inguinal canal
Feeling of weakness or pressure in the groin
Swollen or enlarged scrotum
Pain or discomfort
Predisposing Factors:
-Being male-Having muscle weakness from birth, along with a hernia sac-Having muscle weakness from aging-Having one or more inguinal hernia
Precipitating Factors:
-Being overweight or having a recent, large weight loss (such as in crash dieting)-Having weak abdominal muscles from poor diet, lack of exercise, or both-Straining during urination or bowel movements-Chronic coughing, such as from smoking
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