An inguinal hernia is a hernia that occurs in the abdomen near your groin area. It develops when fatty or intestinal tissues push through a weakness in the abdominal wall near the right or left ...

Inguinal hernias, characterized by a bulge in the groin, can be either direct, developing from weakened abdominal muscles over time, or indirect, resulting from a congenital defect in the abdominal ...

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.