Femoral Hernia
Femoral hernias are similar to inguinal hernias, but they occur more frequently in women. Between 2 to 4 percent [3] of groin hernias are femoral hernias.
A femoral hernia occurs when part of the intestine bulges into the upper thigh, slightly below the groin groove. It is often mistaken for an inguinal hernia because it affects the groin. It can
These hernias are usually small and may not be noticed easily. They are risky because of their position near the femoral artery and vein. Due to this, doctors usually try to repair them via surgery as soon as they are discovered.
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical hernias happen when a part of the intestine pushes through an abdominal weak spot and results in a bulge in the navel (umbilicus). The American College of Surgeons estimates [4] that umbilical hernias make up 10 percent of stomach hernias.
This type of hernia typically affects babies and usually resolves on its own by the time they are a year old. Sometimes it doesn’t, and surgery is used to repair it. While uncommon in adults, it can happen due to excess pressure on the abdomen. It may be caused by coughing, strain during bowel movement, pregnancy or abdominal swelling due to edema.
Umbilical hernias tend to become bigger with time and may require surgery.