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.
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 1,632 doctors who treat hernia
Specialties that treat hernia
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Doctors specialized in hernia
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dra. Arantxa Cabadas
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dr. Julio Sandoval Zárate
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?
Hernia is usually treated by specialists in anatomical pathologist, anesthesiologist, angiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, endocrinologist, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, geriatrician, gynecologist, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, clinical analyst, aesthetic physician, general practitioner, integrative medicine specialist, nephrologist, pulmonologist.