Inguinal Hernia
An Inguinal Hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through a hole in the muscles of the groin at the top of your inner thigh. The appendix can sometimes form part of a right sided hernia. Surgery The aim of the inguinal hernia repair is to close the hole to prevent the hernia. During your inguinal […]
Femoral Hernia
When you have a Femoral Hernia, there is a space (called the femoral canal) next to the main blood vessels in the groin through which the abdominal contents, usually fatty tissue or sometimes even bowel or your bladder, can protrude. This is wider in women and so femoral hernias are more common in women. Surgery […]
Hernia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The word “hernia” is derived from Latin, and means “rupture”. While a hernia doesn’t indicate that an organ has itself ruptured or torn, it refers to how a hernia occurs; when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Commonly affecting areas like the abdomen and […]
What is Osteitis pubis?
Osteitis pubis is a term given to lower abdominal and / or pelvis pain that can occur in athletes. It is an inflammation which is usually caused due to stress or overuse of the soft tissue and bone around the pubic symphysis. Typically, it causes pain towards the middle of the pelvis, at the front. […]
Understanding Gilmore’s Groin
What is Gilmore’s Groin? Gilmore’s Groin – so named as it was first recognised by 108 Harley Street’s own founder, the late Mr Jerry Gilmore – is also known as a sportsman’s hernia. It is a painful condition that affects the groin area, commonly experienced by athletes and active individuals. Unlike a traditional hernia, there […]