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Hernia Related Diseases & Conditions

Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Hernia. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Hernia or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.

  • Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer symptoms include a painless lump or swelling in a testicle, testicle or scrotum pain, a dull ache in the...learn more »
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    Testicular Cancer Article
    • What is testicular cancer?
    • What are testicular cancer risk factors and causes?
    • How is testicular cancer detected? What are testicular cancer symptoms and warning signs?
    • How is testicular cancer diagnosed?
    • How is testicular cancer treated? What are the side effects of treatment for testicular cancer?
    • Is follow-up treatment necessary for testicular cancer? What does it involve?
    • Are clinical trials (research studies) available for men with testicular cancer?
    • Testicular Cancer At A Glance
  • Abdominal Pain Abdominal pain is pain in the belly and can be acute or chronic. Causes include inflammation, distention of an organ, and loss of...learn more »
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    Abdominal Pain Article
    • What is abdominal pain?
    • What causes abdominal pain?
    • How is the cause of abdominal pain diagnosed?
    • Characteristics of the abdominal pain
    • Physical examination
    • Exams and tests
    • Special problem in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) of diagnosing the cause of abdominal pain
    • Why can diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain be difficult?
    • How can I help my doctor to determine the cause of my abdominal pain?
    • Abdominal Pain At A Glance
  • Birth Defects Birth defects have many causes and currently, are the leading cause of death for infants in the first year of life. Some of the...learn more »
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    Birth Defects Article
    • What are birth defects?
    • What causes birth defects?
    • What are the different types of birth defects?
    • What are the treatments for birth defects?
  • Testicular Pain (Pain in the Testicles) Testicular pain, or pain in the testicle or testicles are caused by a variety of diseases or conditions such as testicular...learn more »
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    Testicular Pain (Pain in the Testicles) Article
    • What is testicular pain (pain in the testicles)?
    • What function do the testicles have?
    • What causes testicular pain?
    • Testicular torsion
    • Epididymitis
    • Torsion of a testicular appendage
    • Trauma
    • Inguinal hernia
    • Kidney stone
    • Testicular tumor
    • What are the signs and symptoms of conditions causing testicular pain?
    • How are the causes of testicular pain diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for testicular pain?
    • What are the complications of the conditions causing testicular pain?
    • How can testicular pain be prevented?
    • Testicular Pain At A Glance
  • Hydrocele Hydrocele is a collection of clear fluid in a thin walled sack that also contains the testicle. Hydroceles are more common in...learn more »
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    Hydrocele Article
    • What is a hydrocele?
    • What causes hydroceles?
    • What are the physical features and types of hydroceles?
    • Communicating hydroceles
    • Non-communicating hydroceles
    • How are hydroceles diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for hydroceles?
    • What are other non-tender scrotal swelling conditions?
    • Hydrocele At A Glance