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Can i check myself to see if i have a hernia?
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Yes: If you have a bulge that gets bigger when you cough or bear down like you are having a bowel movement, you may have a hernia. They may or may not be associated with pain. The best test for a hernia is an examination by a general surgeon.
Answered 7/23/2013
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Look : Look at the area you have concern and see if there is a bulge that can be pushed in. Usually is pretty obvious.
Answered 3/6/2015
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