A member asked:

How do i know i have a hernia?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Doctor: A hernia causes pain when lifting or straining. Your doctor will examine you to determine. Sometimes a test like a ct scan is needed for internal hernia. Most people themselves cannot determine the pretense or absence of a hernia just the fact of pain.

Answered 2/3/2014

4.5k views

Thank

Bulge: Looks for bulge in the goin or belly button ares can be other places.May or may not have to correct . Check with your doc.

Answered 2/3/2014

4.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does a hernia go away?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

What is a naval hernia?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How common are hernias?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Does hernia heal itself?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

How safe is hernia mesh?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers