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This is an inguinal hernia! No, not the penis, the lump above and on the left of it.

A hernia is a protrusion of an organ through a hole in the wall of the cavity that usually contains it.

Yes, they are very common. By far the most common type of hernia is the Inguinal Hernia. There is a nice explanation of the types below:

Inguinal Hernia - Basically, there is a congenital weakness of the inguinal canal. This sometimes herniates. Very common, and more common in women. Presents as a lump in the groin an inch above the pubic synthesis.
Femoral Hernia - A bit lower than an inguinal canal one, much more common in women, and much more prone to strangulation!
Umbilical Hernia - More common in black male babies. They often resolve on their own. Can also occur in obese women.
Incisional Hernia - Occur after surgery, leading to expanding scar tissue. Can be very difficult to treat surgically, since the problem is in the scar tissue, and mending it just makes more scar tissue.
Hiatus Hernia - Where the stomach herniates through the diaphragm. Commonly presents with reflux.

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 ===Are they common?===
-[[image:common.jpg|left]] Yes, they are incredibly common. By far the most common type of hernia is the '''Inguinal Hernia'''. There is a nice explanation of the types below:
+[[image:common.jpg|left]] Yes, they are very common. By far the most common type of hernia is the '''Inguinal Hernia'''. There is a nice explanation of the types below:
 *'''Inguinal Hernia''' - Basically, there is a congenital weakness of the inguinal canal. This sometimes herniates. Very common, and more common in women. Presents as a lump in the groin an inch above the pubic synthesis.
 *'''Femoral Hernia''' - A bit lower than an inguinal canal one, much more common in women, and much more prone to [[#strangulation|strangulation]]!