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 11 doctors who treat femoral hernia
Which specialist treats femoral hernia?
Femoral Hernia is usually treated by specialists in occupational medicine specialist, psychologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in femoral hernia
Dr. Abraham García de León Villavicencio
Dr. Ariadne Papacostas Villegas
Dr. María José López Ruiz Caraveo
Dr. Abraham Sánchez Pérez.
Dr. Blanca Vanessa Gaytan Sanchez
Dr. María del Carmen Soto Rubin de Celis
Dr. Nury Puebla
Dr. Sandra Berenice Badillo Cervantes
Dr. Grecia Vargas De Santiago
Dr. Ingrid Villanueva Gudiño
Dr. Gabriela Constantino Rodríguez Ochoa
Dr. Monica Tostado Monaco
Dr. Francisco Ortega Hernández
Dr. Gabriel Ibarra Barajas
Dr. Oscar Espinosa Mercado
Dr. Rosa Adriana Brito García
Dr. Karina Perea García
Dr. Maria del Rayo Lopez
Dr. Marcela Sofía Nelli Beltrán
Dr. Adriana Mercado Cantu
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, psychologist.