Hernia
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If you notice a bulge that appears when straining, the general surgeon is the specialist who usually evaluates hernias and explains the options for each case.
A hernia is the exit or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak point in the muscular wall that normally contains it.
Common symptoms: A bulge that becomes more visible when coughing, lifting weight, or standing up, sometimes with discomfort or a feeling of pressure.
When to see a doctor? Intense pain, hardening of the bulge, or the inability to push it back in require attention without delay.
When a bulge or discomfort appears in the area, the most advisable thing is to have a professional examine it and provide guidance on the steps to follow.
Data on 8,037 doctors who treat hernia
Which specialist treats hernia?
A hernia should be evaluated by a general surgeon, who will determine whether surgery is needed. A gastroenterologist or an endoscopy specialist can help with diagnosis if there are digestive symptoms, and a proctologist may be involved depending on the location. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hernia
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Javier Hernández
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Lucila Ramon Castano
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Luis Alberto Mendez Mendez
Dr. Hector Carlos Carrizales Torres
Dr. Luis Miguel Garza Huerta
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Frequently asked questions
What is hernia?
If you notice a bulge that appears when straining, the general surgeon is the specialist who usually evaluates hernias and explains the options for each case.
Which doctor treats hernia?
A hernia should be evaluated by a general surgeon, who will determine whether surgery is needed. A gastroenterologist or an endoscopy specialist can help with diagnosis if there are digestive symptoms, and a proctologist may be involved depending on the location. Find these specialists.