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A member asked:
Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about living with a hernia.
8 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Ignore: Ask the Dr. if you need surgery or can you just "monitor" the area.
Answered 7/14/2014
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Ignore: Ask about need for surgery, different kinds of repair including laparoscopic, complications & risks.
Answered 8/11/2014
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Just ask : No need to be embarrassed. If you think you have a hernia, or any medical problem for that matter, ask your doctor about the symptoms, diagnosis, and management options. Hope this helps!
Answered 3/6/2015
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Ignore: Ask your doctor about new and old hernia repairs progress is always in the future.
Answered 5/31/2015
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Ignore: Discuss your symptoms and get examined by physician to get the best advice.
Answered 9/14/2015
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Ignore: Tell the doc you have a hernia, what the symptoms are, how long it's been there, and any changes.
Answered 11/7/2015
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