In the 'Symptoms - Gastro-Intestinal - Conditions' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about abdominal hernia:
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Do you have an abdominal hernia?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"I've never had one" |
No history of abdominal hernias |
A pre-existing condition |
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"In the past only, now repaired" |
History of abdominal hernias |
A risk factor |
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"Minor problem" |
Abdominal hernia |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Major problem" |
Abdominal hernia |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Abdominal Hernia
An abdominal hernia occurs when there is an area where the muscles are weak, and this allows the internal organs to bulge through the abdominal wall. Signs include a lump (soft bulge of tissue) or a small, localized swelling on the abdomen.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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