A new study shows that elderly people with evidence of infection with three common viruses -- viruses that cause cold sores, genital herpes, and a mono-like illness -- were more than twice as likely to suffer from dementia.
Symptoms of Groin Hernia in Male. A groin, or inguinal, hernia occurs when an organ within the stomach pushes through the inguinal canal, a region of a man's body that contains the spermatic cord. Though women can also develop a groin hernia, this condition is approximately 10 times more common in men, according to Aurora Health Care. Men who develop symptoms of a groin hernia should receive additional evaluation and care from a medical professional.
Hernias - either in the groin or abdomen - are very common, with around a quarter of men affected (compared with just 3 per cent of women). Indeed, hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed operations in the UK, with more than 100,000 carried out each year. While hernias can be symptom free, many men suffer severe discomfort and pain. And, although rare, there is a risk of an untreated hernia becoming 'strangulated', where the intestine becomes so firmly wedged in the abdominal muscle that its blood supply is cut off, which can be life threatening.