Sometimes the femoral hernia can be pushed back into your abdomen (reducible femoral hernia), however there is a risk that the hernia can become stuck in the femoral canal and this is known as an irreducible or incarcerated hernia. The incidence of strangulated femoral hernias is high.
Causes of Femoral Hernia
- Pregnancy
- Coughing
- Lifting heavy objects
- Straining muscles during exercise
- Constipation
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