How does the 'cough' examination work for diagnosing hernias?

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How does the 'cough' examination work for diagnosing hernias?

When the doctor asks you to cough while applying pressure to your stomach, what is the doctor looking for?

2007-06-17 10:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by Adam L 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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When you cough it puts strain on the muscles that line the wall of the abdomen, therefore, if there is a hernial protrusion it will become more pronounced when you cough.

2007-06-17 10:46:46 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The doctor does this to girls to feel for hernias on their ovaries.

2007-06-17 17:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kelsey D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋