Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

When a man goes to the doctor and is told to 'turn your head and cough' what is the doctor checking for

  1. Cancer

  2. STD's

  3. Hernia

  4. Prostate trouble
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'turn your head and cough' test is a standard physical examination technique for checking inguinal hernias. Coughing increases abdominal pressure, which can cause a hernia to bulge and become detectable to the doctor.

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