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by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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How do you diagnose hernia?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    Generally, abdominal hernias need to be seen and felt to be diagnosed. Usually the hernia will increase in size with an increase in abdominal pressure, so the doctor may ask the person to cough while he or she feels the area. Once a diagnosis of an abdominal hernia is made, the doctor will usually send the person to a surgeon for a consultation. Surgery provides the only cure for a hernia through the abdominal wall.

    With a hiatal hernia, the diagnosis is based on the symptoms reported by the person. The doctor may then order tests to confirm the diagnosis. If a barium swallow is ordered, the person drinks a chalky white barium solution, which will help any protrusion through the diaphragm show up on the x ray that follows. Currently, a diagnosis of hiatal hernia is more frequently made by endoscopy. This procedure is done by a gastroenterologist (a specialist in digestive diseases). During an endoscopy the person is given an intravenous sedative and a small tube is inserted through the mouth, then into the esophagus and stomach where the doctor can visualize the hernia. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and usually causes no discomfort. It is done on an outpatient basis.

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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    • You wrote: "Surgery provides the only cure for a hernia through the abdominal wall." This I was told from my doctor, by I rejected this and after investigating and then starting my own treatment, I healed myself. This is now four years ago and no symptoms have been coming back. I can work like before and lift heavy weights. So it is false that an inguinal hernia can only cured with surgery. You can read my testimonial at:
      http://falconblanco.com/health/hernia.htm

      BeiYin

      by BeiYin on August 28th, 2010

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