Femoral hernias
The femoral hernia appears when the tissue is pushing through a weak point in the groin or inner thigh. The hernia might feel like a small to medium-sized lump in the groin.
According to the estimations, 2 to 4 percent of all hernias that happen in the groin are femoral. This specific type of hernia is very rare in children. Women are more likely to experience femoral hernias than men, because of the larger width of the female pelvis.
They might be linked to straining because of bowel movements or lifting heavy weights. A femoral hernia might be used for concern, as the femoral artery and veins are closer.
It is also possible that the hernia might affect these blood vessels and even block blood flow to and from your leg. When this happens, doctors should try to quickly correct a femoral hernia with surgery.
