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A hernia occurs when tissue from inside the abdomen bulges out through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Hernias are more common in men than in women. They commonly occur in the groin and, in men, may bulge into the scrotum.

Hernias are often caused by increased abdominal pressure resulting from lifting heavy weights, coughing, or straining during a bowel movement. Sometimes a weak spot in the abdominal wall is present at birth.

The symptoms of a hernia may come on gradually or suddenly. There may be a feeling that something has given way and varying degrees of pain.

Symptoms may include:

• Feeling of weakness, pressure, burning, or pain in the groin or scrotum.
• A bulge or lump in the groin or scrotum. These bulges may be easier to see when the person coughs and may disappear when the person lies down.
• Pain in the groin when straining, lifting, or coughing. Continue reading ‘Health Guidelines For Hernia Symptoms’ »

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The quality and the cost of medical care depend more on you than on your doctor.
To become a wise medical consumer, start with three basic principles:

* Work in partnership with your doctor and health care team.
* Share in every medical decision.
* Become skilled at obtaining medical care.

By following these three principles, you will gain more control over the quality and cost of your health care than you have ever had before.

Work in Partnership With Your Doctor

Good partnerships are based on a common goal, shared effort, and good communication. If you and your doctor can make these things happen, you will both gain from the partnership. You will get better care and your doctor will practice good medicine.

Five Ways to Be a Good Partner

1. Take good care of yourself. Both you and your doctor would prefer that you don’t get sick in the first place. And if problems arise, you both want a return to good health as soon as possible.

2. At the first sign of a health problem, observe and record your symptoms. Your record of symptoms will help both you and your doctor make an accurate diagnosis. And the better job you do recording early symptoms, the better you and your doctor can manage the problem later.

- Keep written notes on the symptoms. Record when, how long, how painful, etc., for each symptom.

- Note anything unusual that might be related to the problem.

- Measure and record vital signs.

- Add regular updates and watch your progress. Are your symptoms getting better or worse? Continue reading ‘The Wise Medical Consumer: Work in Partnership With Your Doctor’ »