Inguinal hernias affect millions of men, with half of them likely to develop the condition by age 75. These hernias occur when soft tissue protrudes through weak abdominal muscles in the groin.

In older males, a hydrocele is most often painless, but may cause minor discomfort due to the increased size of the scrotum. What are the Signs of a Hernia? Only about 25% of hernias cause pain.