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.
Other signs and symptoms of inguinal hernias include: 1  Tenderness or sharp pain in the groin often aggravated by lifting or bending. 2  A tender lump in the groin or scrotum that enlarges when you cough, sneeze or strain. 3  Swelling and enlargement of the scrotum in boys and men.