Question

How to tell the difference between direct and indirect hernia?

Answer 1

A hernia is when body tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in the muscle that normally contains and protects it. This may be the intestines poking through the abdominal wall, but it can also be an entire organ that migrates into another body cavity through an abnormal hole in the muscle. Another example is fat pushing through the weakened muscle. There are all different types of hernias.

Direct hernia
usually seen in man at the age of 40 occurs in groin muscles and genitals
Indirect hernia
usually seen in females and foetus when born at the abdominal portion

Answer 2

Answer:

A direct hernia doesn't follow that path through the inguinal ring into the scrotum. That means a hernia that forms one side of the groin or the other is most likely a direct hernia. An indirect hernia may also cause bowel obstruction if it slips into the inguinal ring and becomes swollen in the abdomen.