The problem is that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 only requires ILECs to share traditional copper phone lines. If ILECs make a full transition to fiber, then there won't be any more equipment to share. That said, CLECs are far from failing, even if they're not household names like Verizon and AT&T.
A physical exam may help a doctor diagnose a peptic ulcer. During a physical exam, a doctor most often. checks for bloating in your abdomen. listens to sounds within your abdomen using a stethoscope. taps on your abdomen checking for tenderness or pain.
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).