10 Risk Factors Of Femoral Hernia

By Author: Dr Abhijit Gotkhinde
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A femoral hernia is a very rare disease, that is only two to three percent of the hernias are femoral hernias. This generally occurs when the tissue from the abdomen is pushed through the femoral canal, which is present between the abdomen and groin. But no need to worry because Femoral Hernia Surgeon Specialist in Pune provides the best laparoscopic surgery in Pune to cure this disease.

Let us look at the risk factors of Femoral hernia.
Female
A femoral hernia is common in women, especially in older women, because of their wider pelvis. The Hernia surgeon in Pune, Dr. Abhijit Gotkhinde, says that children are not affected by this disease.

Pregnancy
When a woman is pregnant, then the chances of a femoral hernia increases because there is immense pressure on the abdomen due to pregnancy.

Heavy lifting
Hernia doctor in Pune i.e., Dr. Abhijit Gotkhinde, stated that even lifting a heavy object is a risk factor for a femoral hernia because by doing so you put immense pressure on the abdomen.

Increasing age
Increasing age is a common factor of femoral hernias. ...
... But this disease mostly occurs after pregnancy in women.

Obesity
Being obese increases the chances of a Femoral hernia because obesity increases belly fat, which ultimately increases the pressure on the abdomen.

Family history
Most of the time it is possible that if a person is suffering from a femoral hernia, then there are chances that anyone from the person’s family can suffer from the same disease.

Overstraining while coughing
The laparoscopic Surgeon in Pune Dr. Abhijit Gotkhinde explains that if a person is suffering from severe coughing, then over-straining while coughing is also a risk factor for a femoral hernia.

abnormal buildup of abdominal fluid
Having an abnormal buildup of abdominal fluid can also cause a femoral hernia. This is also a risk factor for this disease.

Treatment for kidney disease
In some cases, if the proper care is not taken while the kidney treatment, then there are chances of causing a Femoral hernia in a person.

Dialysis
Many times the dialysis in a person’s body can cause a Femoral hernia.

If you face any of the above symptoms and causes, Must consult with the Best Hernia Specialist in Pune – Dr. Abhijit Gotkhinde at Ultra Care Clinic, Pune. Book an Appointment Now.!!

Dr. Abhijit B. Gotkhinde is one of the Qualified basic & advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon and the best Laser Surgeons in the Hadapsar, Pune. He believes in delivering the most authentic and top-class services in Piles, Fissure, Fistula Treatments also Hernia Treatments like Epigastric Hernia, Umbilical hernias, Epigastric hernia, Inguinal hernia, Femoral Hernia. He has extensive experience in GI & Colorectal surgeries. He has a special interest in Laparoscopic surgery (cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia, Hysterectomy & Hiatal surgery) and minimal access proctology surgery. (Piles, fissure & fistula).