what type of scans do they use for hernias
Your doctor may also order specific tests to help diagnose a hernia. An ultrasound scan or a CT (computerized tomography) scan can help your doctor get a clearer picture of an abdominal hernia or other types of hernias. If your doctor suspects you have a hiatal hernia (a type of hernia that occurs where your esophagus meets your stomach), your doctor may order a test called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).