2006-06-10 05:59:35 · 7 answers · asked by thejoker_120 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Coughing increases the intra-abdominal pressure.
The Dr doesn't 'cup' the scrotum while he does this..he either watches for what we call an Expansile Cough Impulse or he palpates the inguinal area to check whether a hernia is direct or indirect.....among other things.....
2006-06-10 10:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by Emma Woodhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 09:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Nicholas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're feeling for an increase in air pressure in the area. If one has a hernia (puncture) in the "plumbing" down there, coughing will force air through the hole in the tubing. Er, this is the same mechanism we use to er.... push waste out of the intestinal system. Tis all related.
2006-06-11 17:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor is checking to see that the testicles move properly. If they don't, then they have reason to believe that a certain type of hernia has developed.
2006-06-10 06:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know...... why did doctors ask a man to cough while cupping his testicles??
2006-06-10 06:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it prevents tickling or something. I also had a doctor tell me to cough when she gave me a shot, so there must be something to it.
2006-06-10 06:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
testing for hernias
2006-06-10 06:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋