Darkening of Areolas: If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker. Food Cravings or Food Aversions: While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. Inguinal hernias occur when part of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity (omentum) or intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen â often along the inguinal canal, which carries the spermatic cord in men.
Direct Inguinal Hernia. Causes: These hernias, which occur only in males, result from the breakdown of connective tissue in the abdominal wall that comes with age. As a result, it's easier for fat or a part of the small intestine to protrude through the muscles in the groin.