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Which is the dominant component of the clinical picture?
Which is the dominant component of the clinical picture?
What is the characteristic of the pain in a hernial region during an effort?
What is the characteristic of the pain in a hernial region during an effort?
When is the bulge in a hernia more noticeable?
When is the bulge in a hernia more noticeable?
What is the characteristic of the bulge in a hernia?
What is the characteristic of the bulge in a hernia?
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Which sign can be observed when the hernial sac pushes the fingers during coughing?
Which sign can be observed when the hernial sac pushes the fingers during coughing?
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Study Notes
Hernia Clinical Picture
- The dominant component of the clinical picture is the pain.
Pain Characteristics
- Pain in a hernial region during an effort is exacerbated or worsened.
Bulge Characteristics
- The bulge in a hernia is more noticeable when the patient is standing or coughing.
- The characteristic of the bulge in a hernia is that it is reducible, meaning it can be pushed back into place.
Physical Examination
- The sign that can be observed when the hernial sac pushes the fingers during coughing is a impulse or a palpable thrill.
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Understanding the Symptoms and Signs of Hernias: Test Your Knowledge!
