Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine whether you're at risk. Learn the risk factors for women. Take note of common misconceptions about risk factors. Look for the symptoms of an inguinal hernia. Get a physical examination from a doctor. Allow the doctor to examine the hernia through the scrotal sac. Have an ultrasound done if necessary. Discuss your options with your doctor.

Answer: Though hernias can also occur after surgery, inguinal hernias are by far the most common type of hernia. This is the hernia in which a weak point in the abdominal muscles allows internal organs to bulge out of the abdominal cavity. Although anyone can get a hernia, there are certain at-risk groups that are more likely. Men are nine times more likely to get a hernia than women. Men between the ages of 40 and 59 are particularly at risk of hernia. People who regularly do heavy lifting, like weightlifters and manual laborers are also at increased risk. Although women are at a lower risk of hernia, you should still know the categories of women who most often get them: Taller women Women with chronic cough Pregnant or obese women who may get an umbilical hernia "Femoral hernias" tend to cause bowel blockage in women. Surprisingly, obese and overweight men are not at risk of inguinal hernia. This may be due to a sedentary lifestyle that avoids heavy lifting. Tobacco and alcohol use also have no effect on inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias present as a bulge in the groin that gets worse when straining. Activities that can worsen the bulge include constipation, lifting heavy objects, manual labor, or coughing and sneezing. This bulge is actually the organs in your abdomen poking out through weakened muscle tissue. Usually, you can manually push them back into the abdomen by applying pressure. Trouble starts when you can no longer "reduce" the hernia or push it back behind the abdominal muscles. Other symptoms of hernia include: Pain that can be described as pulling, tugging, or burning. It can feel worse after physical activity. Pain relief when lying on your back, when organs are restored to their rightful place. Possible gurgling sound when bowels are in the hernia. Rigid bulge: If you can't push the hernia back in, the bowels may have become trapped, or "incarcerated." Incarcerated hernias require emergency medical care. To diagnose a hernia, the doctor will first look for a bulging area about the size of a golf ball in the groin, next to the hip bone. He'll have you lay back to see if the bulge recedes on its own when you lay down. He may manipulate the bulge manually to see if the hernia can be pushed back behind the abdominal wall. If the intestine is present in the hernia, the doctor will be able to hear gurgling with a stethoscope. With male patients, the doctor may try to feel the hernia from below to confirm its presence. He will press a gloved finger up through the loose scrotal sac. Then, he'll ask you to cough or bear down like you're making a bowel movement. If you have a hernia, he will feel it hitting his finger firmly. The doctor will check both sides of the scrotum to be confident in the diagnosis. In the majority of cases, the doctor will be able to diagnose a hernia through a simple physical exam. In some cases, though, the hernia may be difficult to diagnose. If he's not confident in his diagnosis, the doctor may order an ultrasound that will visually confirm the hernia. The procedure is relatively cheap and non-invasive. If you have a small, asymptomatic hernia, the doctor may just send you home with instructions on how to monitor the hernia's status. In most cases, the hernias resolve on their own without surgery. If you observe worsening symptoms, you may need to get surgery. Surgery is recommended for patients with large hernias that present with multiple symptoms. People who have recurrent hernias after an initial surgical repair also need surgery. Pregnant women and women who've previously given birth are at higher risk for recurrent hernias. Incarcerated hernias are a surgical emergency and need immediate attention. When this happens, the bowel gets blocked and strangulated, cutting off blood flow.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Put your sweater on and pinch the excess fabric with your fingers. Turn your sweater inside out to make the side seam. Make a seam allowance using pins. Take in 1 to 12in (2.5 to 1.3cm) on each side of the sweater. Sew along the edges of the sweater to make the seam. Sew a seam on the other side of the sweater. Flip the sweater right side out and try it on.

Answer: Pull out the sides of the sweater to see how large it is and decide how closely you want it to fit your form. By pinching the fabric, you'll determine where to start your seam when you turn the sweater inside out. A sweater made of any material can be altered. Knit sweaters don't have seam allowances but turning one inside out to find the seam is where you start when altering it. This inside seam is the one you'll be taking in when altering the sweater. Make sure the sweater is pressed completely flat and symmetrical on a table, so it's not altered crooked. Use chalk to draw a line on the sweater where you will be making the seams. This will make it easier to remember where to put the pins. Take in about 1 to 12in (2.5 to 1.3cm) on the side of the sweater, depending on how big it is. Starting at the armpit, or whichever part is too big, stick several pins along each side of the sweater to mark where the seam will be. To make an accurate seam allowance, use the seam guide on your sewing machine. Most sewing machines come with 14 inch (0.64cm) seam guide. Measure it with a tape measure and put pins where you want the seam to be. When you sew the seam, keep the pins in place to sew it evenly. Set the sewing machine to make a dart or zig-zag stitch for a neat and flexible seam allowance on the sweater. Sew along the edge where you stuck the pins as placeholders. Remove the pins as you sew. Stop sewing just before the ribbing or hem of your sweater to prevent an odd flip out of fabric at the bottom. Make sure you measure both sides equally. Measure the seam allowance and mark the new seam with chalk. Line up the pins to hold fabric in place. Sew with a dart or zigzag stitch on the sewing machine. Hold the sweater up in front of you to see if it looks even and try it on for the fit. If the sweater has buttons down the front, button it up to make sure it fits all the way around your torso. Look at yourself wearing the sweater in the mirror to see if it looks as though it fits right. If not, repeat the process.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for signs of anxiety. Compare the physical description to the cardholder. Compare the picture to the person. Compare signatures. Ask the cardholder questions. Ask for a second form of photo identification.

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Be suspicious if the cardholder avoids eye contact, is shaking, or otherwise looks nervous. This may be the first time they've tried to use a fake I.D. and could fear getting caught. Other signs of lying include pursing their lips or touching their face as they talk. If the person is right-handed, then they will usually look to the right when they tell a lie. A driver's license and other I.D.s should include a physical description that includes height, age, eye color, and weight. Check that the person handing over the I.D. matches the description. It can be difficult to judge height in the abstract. However, compare the person to your own height. If you're 5'6" and the cardholder is allegedly 5'8", then they should be close to your height. The I.D. should also have a picture. Analyze whether the person looks remotely like the person handing you the I.D.. Although the picture may be a few years old, the person should look generally the same. Instead of focusing on someone's hairstyle, look at those features that don't change: nose, ears, eyes, and chin. Be suspicious if they look exactly like the picture or are wearing the same clothing. This indicates they made the fake I.D. recently. If the cardholder is signing for something, compare the signatures. If they don't match, then the I.D. is probably fake. You might suspect someone buying alcohol or cigarettes is using a fake I.D.. In that situation, ask them for their signature and then compare it. Sometimes, people will accidentally sign their real name, so this is a good test. As you're holding the card, ask the cardholder questions about the information that appears on it. For example, you should ask them their date of birth. If they can't remember, then the I.D. is fake. You can also ask them their middle name or year they graduated high school. If they hesitate, then they may be using a fake I.D. If a companion is with the cardholder, quickly ask them the cardholder's name. If they hesitate, they could be lying. Someone might spend a lot of money to get 1 fake I.D. However, they probably don't have 2. Ask to see a second photo I.D. If the person can't produce 1, then the I.D. might be fake.