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 8,462 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
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.