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Can Inguinal Hernia Cause Headaches?

Posted on Fri, 4 May 2018

Question: can a hernia causes headache?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide further details for the query .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many types of hernia .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Hernia - location , duration .
2. Headache - site , type , frequency , duration , aggravating , relieving factors .
3. Systemic symptoms if any of nausea , vomiting , fever .
4. Systemic illness as high BP or others .
5. Sleep pattern normal or disturbed .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

this is picture of hernia at times it will reduced and went inside or I push it my self but I always have high BP headache frequently.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inguinal hernia will not cause headache.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details .

I have evaluated your photograph of the hernia attached herewith .

* This is inguinal hernia , not responsible for headache .

* Headache seems in relation with BP fluctuations , stress related or other
causes .

Hope this clears your query.

Wishing you fine health ahead.
Regards dear take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj