I am an engineering student and have just got a job. But the firm requires me to go for a medical test relating hernia and they are very strict about it . Sir , can u please tell me how can i check at home whether i have hernia or not. I am very tensed and need your help despe

Question (Posted on : 03 Oct 2008 )

I am an engineering student and have just got a job. But the firm requires me to go for a medical test relating hernia and they are very strict about it . Sir , can u please tell me how can i check at home whether i have hernia or not. I am very tensed and need your help desperately.

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 03 Oct 2008 )

Sometimes even an experienced Surgeon cannot be sure if a patient has a hernia or not. Trying to find out yourself if U have a hernia or not is an exercise in futility! However reading about it on the net may help U or even confuse U. Best option is to directly consult a Surgeon in your City/area

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