1.1K views · 588 reactions | Inguinal hernias are the most common type of abdominal hernia, making up around 75 percent of cases. They occur far more often in men due to a natural weak spot in the groin. An inguinal hernia will not heal on its own. The only way to fully repair it is through surgery, although some people manage symptoms for a while before it becomes necessary. | Rob Benson | Facebook