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Each year, hundreds of hernia cases are diagnosed in Singapore; however, a significant number likely remain undiagnosed due to subtle symptoms or inconclusive physical findings. The signs can be small and easy to miss, and sometimes even doctors have a hard time identifying them just by looking or feeling. Therefore, it is important to understand when imaging becomes essential for hernia diagnosis and which tests work best for different situations.

Hernias are a common condition where an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in muscle. Left untreated, hernias can worsen and be potentially fatal. For symptomatic hernias and those with an increased risk of complications like strangulation, surgical repair is often necessary.