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