Femoral Hernia
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Femorocele is another name for a femoral or crural hernia, a protrusion that occurs when a portion of tissue or intestine bulges through a weak point near the groin, below the inguinal fold.
How it presents: It is usually noticed as a small lump in the upper thigh or groin, which may be accompanied by discomfort or pain, especially with exertion.
When to see a doctor? It is prudent to have an evaluation when you detect a bulge in that area, and urgently if the lump becomes painful, hard, or does not go back in.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon is the professional who evaluates and follows up on this type of hernia. If you notice a lump in the groin, the advisable thing is to have a specialist examine it.
Data on 21 doctors who treat femoral hernia
Which specialist treats femoral hernia?
Femoral Hernia is usually treated by specialists in occupational medicine specialist, clinical nutritionist, general practitioner, nutritionist, psychologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in femoral hernia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Frequently asked questions
What is femoral hernia?
Femorocele is another name for a femoral or crural hernia, a protrusion that occurs when a portion of tissue or intestine bulges through a weak point near the groin, below the inguinal fold.
Which doctor treats femoral hernia?
Femoral Hernia is usually treated by specialists in occupational medicine specialist, clinical nutritionist, general practitioner, nutritionist, psychologist.