MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Direct inguinal hernias usually result from weakening of the abdominal muscles over time. Excessive straining can also increase the chance of a direct inguinal hernia (for example, straining on the toilet or frequent coughing). Both types of hernia are more common in males.

Detailed explanation-2: -An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

Detailed explanation-3: -They’re also called groin hernias. (“Inguinal” means “in the groin.”) They’re the most common type of groin hernia, though not the only type. (Less common are femoral hernias, which happen in the smaller femoral canal that runs underneath the inguinal canal.)