Do you see a urologist for a hernia?

Urologists may be the health care providers who first diagnose an inguinal hernia, often because a man has presented with inguinal or groin pain.

What does a hernia in the groin feel like?

Inguinal hernia signs and symptoms include: A bulge in the area on either side of your pubic bone, which becomes more obvious when you’re upright, especially if you cough or strain. A burning or aching sensation at the bulge. Pain or discomfort in your groin, especially when bending over, coughing or lifting.

Will hernia pain go away without surgery?

Hernias don’t go away on their own. Only surgery can repair a hernia. Many people are able to delay surgery for months or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small hernia.

What kind of doctor fixes a hernia?

When you have a hernia, treatment will start with your primary care provider. If you need surgery to repair the hernia, you’ll be referred to a general surgeon. In fact, ventral hernia repairs are one of the most common operations U.S. general surgeons perform.

What doctor checks for hernia?

Your primary care doctor will be able to diagnose and initially treat many hernias. Definitive treatment will usually require surgery. Depending on the location of the hernia, the hernia repair will usually be performed by a general surgeon.

How do you diagnose a groin hernia?

Your doctor will check for a bulge in the groin area. Because standing and coughing can make a hernia more prominent, you’ll likely be asked to stand and cough or strain. If the diagnosis isn’t readily apparent, your doctor might order an imaging test, such as an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.

Where are Groin hernias located?

Inguinal hernias, also known as groin hernias, occur when a bit of tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the muscles between the upper thigh and the lower abdomen. Inguinal hernias are usually caused by an opening in the muscle wall that should have closed before birth but instead remained open.

Can a gastroenterologist diagnose a hernia?

Before treating a hiatal hernia your gastroenterologist will need to diagnose your condition first. There are several tests that can determine whether you may have a hernia. These tests include a barium swallow, an endoscopy and a pH test.

What kind of doctor should I see about a hernia?

Preparing for your appointment. You’ll probably see a family doctor or general practitioner. If you’ve been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and your problems persist after you make lifestyle changes and start medication, you might be referred to a doctor who specializes in digestive diseases (gastroenterologist).

When to call a doctor for a hernia?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and you have severe pain in the chest or abdomen, become nauseated, start vomiting, or you can’t have a bowel movement or pass gas, you may have a strangulated hernia or an obstruction, which are medical emergencies. Call your doctor right away.

How long can you live with a hernia?

People can live with hernia for even 10 years as routinely unobstructed hernia is painless. It is just a swelling. Painful hernia means it is obstructed or strangulation, which is an emergency and if not treated within hours will lead to gangrene and threaten patient’s life.