Various different lumps and bumps may appear on your body. They can be disconcerting, worrying, uncomfortable and even painful. It is worth getting any checked out as some have a serious cause which needs treatment. Hernias in the abdomen or groins are often a result of weaknesses in muscles which result in bulges, discomfort or pain. The groins are common areas for hernias to form in and some of these need a fairly straightforward operation to fix them.