An inguinal hernia occurs when digestive fluids leak from the bowel, causing swelling that results in a bulge in the groin.

An inguinal hernia occurs when a viral infection weakens the intestine, allowing the bowel to herniate into the groin.

An inguinal hernia occurs when a part of the bowel or fatty tissue slips through a weak spot in the abdominal cavity near the groin.

An inguinal hernia occurs when an accumulation of excess gas in the abdominal cavity results in a bulge in the groin.