Hernias are the result of weakness in the muscles in the abdominal walls. This causes pieces of abdominal fat or small intestine to push through the wall of the abdomen. Inguinal hernias, also known as groin hernias, can sometimes occur on both...
Intestines, or other abdominal parts, protruding through a weakened area or tear in the abdominal wall is known as a hernia. When the hernia is located near the femur bone, or upper portion of the thigh, it is diagnosed as a femoral hernia. A...
A protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall in the area of the upper thigh just below the crease of the groin is called a femoral hernia. This is where the femoral artery and vein leave the abdomen and continue into the leg. There are...
A hernia occurs when a part of an internal organ pushes through a weak spot, mostly in the abdominal area. The hernia usually feels like a bulge under the skin, and is more visible when the abdominal muscles are tight. Activities that increase...
The testicles and lower abdominal region contain specialized tissues that aid in male hormone regulation and sperm production, as well as musculature and connective tissue that make up the abdominal wall. Abdominal and testicular pain can manifest...
A hernia is a the result of a hole or weak spot in the muscles of the abdomen that allows a portion of a child's intestinal tissue or internal organs in the groin or belly-button area to protrude. It's a condition that's common among children,...
Testicular cancer is a form of cancer that originates in the testicles of men. Symptoms may include a lump in the testicle, groin pain, abdominal discomfort, fatigue and fluid build-up in the scrotum. In most cases, testicular cancer only affects...
A hernia is a tear or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue or membrane that secures an organ in place. Hernias generally occur because of a combination of straining, such as when lifting heavy objects, and muscle weakness. The majority of...
The abdominal wall is made up of several layers of different types of tissue. From outermost to innermost layer; there is skin followed by fat and connective tissue, fascia, muscle and peritoneum. Each layer has a different tensile strength and...
Groin and knee pain can happen to just about anybody. Athletes and physically active people are more likely to experience either groin or knee pain, or both, according to MayoClinic.com. The groin area, where the lower abdominal muscles connect...
Hernias can occur at any age, but they are very common in infants. In broad terms, a hernia occurs when organs or tissues push through a hole, or weak area, of the wall in the body where it is contained. For example, fat or part of the small...
Hernias affect more than 500,000 men every year. A hernia occurs when the intestine protrudes through a weak section in the abdominal wall. More than 74 percent of hernias in men occur in the groin area. Often symptoms can present so subtly that...
Hairy cell leukemia is the rarest of five types of leukemia (the other four being chronic, acute, lymphocytic and myelogenous). It is a slow-progressing cancer of the blood or bone marrow. Hairy cell leukemia attacks a type of B white cell that...
If you've suffered abdominal strain in soccer, you're not alone. Elite players including Aly Wagner of the U.S. Women's National Team and Abou Diaby of Arsenal have had to take time off to heal from this problem, often felt as pain in the groin,...
The reproductive system refers to a set of organs responsible for fertility. In women, the uterus and ovaries are necessary to bear children. In men, the penis and testicles are responsible for providing sperm. Sometimes, cells within the ovaries...
The lymphatic system consists of a number of structures including the spleen and tonsils, as well as a series of small structures called lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels. Structures of the lymphatic system contain cells called lymphocytes, a...
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. Lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, circulate through the lymphatic system and fight infection. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are two major categories of...
A breast cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly a fearful and unforgettable event for the patient and her family. The fear of the unknown and analyzing one's own demise is something every breast cancer patient thinks about. Whether it is an initial...
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or other internal tissue through a hole or weakened area in the muscle wall. Because development of the muscles may not completely finish in the womb, many infants can develop hernias in these places....
Hernias are a common affliction that can occur in men, women and children. More than 70 percent of all hernias are called inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias cause the intestines to bulge through an opening near the groin, according to Teens...
Prostatitis is a general term for conditions caused by an inflammation of the prostate gland. There are four types of prostatitis--acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome and...
The medicine Lipitor (or the generic version of atorvastatin) is prescribed for patients who have high cholesterol levels. According to Drugs.com, Lipitor (or the generic version) works by blocking the cholesterol production in the liver, thereby...
The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that is transmitted via the blood and bodily fluids. HIV attacks the CD4+ T cells, which are blood cells that help the body fight diseases and germs. It may lead to acquired immunodeficiency...
Adult leukemia can take many forms. Common variants include acute lymphoblastic, chronic lymphocytic, acute myeloid and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Rarer variants such as T cell leukemia and hairy cell leukemia are also known. These variants all...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 45 million Americans are infected with the herpes simplex virus. However, as many as 90 percent are unaware they have the condition. Symptoms may appear as early as 6...
One in five American adults is infected with genital herpes, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, in some cases, genital herpes may also affect the anus. Anal herpes are most commonly experienced by people who...
One in five American adults is infected with herpes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Proctitis, explain surgeons Matthew L. Voth and Robert P. Akbari of Temple University College of Medicine, is defined as...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five American adults is infected with herpes. Each episode of herpes is called an outbreak. Approximately 80 percent of people describe flu-like symptoms in association with...
Flu-like illness is a common complaint of people with herpes, according to Dr. Lawrence Corey in "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine." Notably absent, however, are characteristic respiratory symptoms of flu such as dry cough and runny...
Hodgkin's Disease affects the lymph nodes in the neck. Learn more about this disease and what it is like to live with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in this video.
