digestive disorders
Inguinal Hernia
Diagnosis of Inguinal Hernia
A doctor's examination Sometimes ultrasonography The doctor bases the diagnosis of inguinal hernia on an examination. While the person is standing, the doctor examines the groin and asks the person to cough. Coughing increases pressure in the abdominal cavity. If the person has an inguinal hernia, coughing will cause the hernia to bulge outward, making it easier for the doctor to detect. In addition, in men, the doctor places a finger into a fold on the upper part of the scrotum and pushes upward toward the abdominal cavity to detect a hernia. Sometimes the doctor does Ultrasound Scanning (Ultrasonography) of the Abdomen to help make the diagnosis. 