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Answer a few short questions about your symptoms and history. We build a clean clinical summary you can send to the Hernia Helpline — or to your own surgeon. It takes about 5 minutes.
Your answers stay on this device only — nothing is sent until you press the WhatsApp button.
Review what we'll send. You can edit any answer before sending.
This is a self-completed history. It is not a diagnosis. Our team will review what you send and reply on WhatsApp — usually within a few hours during clinic days. Severe symptoms always need same-day assessment.
Your message goes to the Hernia Helpline WhatsApp. A surgeon or trained clinical assistant reads it and replies. We'll either answer your questions on chat, suggest the right type of consultation, or — if symptoms need immediate attention — tell you where to go.
Your answers stay on your own phone or computer until you press Send. WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption between you and the helpline. We only see what you decide to send.
This isn't an emergency line and it isn't a diagnosis. If your symptoms are severe — listed in the red banner above — go to the Emergency Department, don't wait for our reply.