by John Kennedy | Apr 6, 2026 | Diagnosis
Usually, no. In most cases, a hernia can be diagnosed with a good history and a careful physical exam. That is especially true for a typical inguinal hernia in the groin, or an umbilical hernia. Many patients assume they will need an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI before...
by John Kennedy | Dec 5, 2025 | Diagnosis, Hernia Symptoms
Very likely. What you describe—a sudden bulge in the groin with discomfort after straining that then slips back in and the pain eases—is classic for a reducible inguinal hernia. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that lets tissue push out when pressure rises...
