What is a femoral hernia?
A femoral hernia (say "FEH-muh-rull HER-nee-uh") is a problem that occurs when tissue in the abdomen bulges through a weak part in the lower belly into the upper thigh, just below the groin crease. This occurs more often in women than in men.
What are the symptoms of a femoral hernia?
A femoral hernia may cause pain, usually in the groin area. There may be a small bulge in the area. This hernia is sometimes mistaken for an inguinal hernia, which can also occur in the groin.
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