How is sports hernia different from inguinal hernia?

A sports hernia is different from an inguinal hernia. It’s possible for a sports hernia to become an inguinal hernia. Usually, there is a visible bulge in the case of an inguinal hernia, but in sports hernia you may not see any bulge.

A sports hernia is a soft tissue injury that affects the abdominal and inner thigh muscles. If you are an athlete or perform sports activity on a daily basis, you are at risk of a sports hernia. Symptoms of a sports hernia include- severe pain in the groin area, pain in the groin that goes away after rest, pain during any sports activity.

An inguinal hernia is a weakness in the muscles of the groin area. It occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles. It can extend up to the scrotum in males. An inguinal hernia results from a weakness in the abdominal wall. If you feel pain while lifting heavy weights, heavy breathing or coughing, consult your doctor.