Usually, there is no obvious cause of a hernia. Sometimes hernias occur with heavy lifting. Hernias may be present at birth, but the bulging may not be noticeable until later in life. Some patients may have a family history of hernias.
Hernias can be seen in infants and children. This can happen when the lining around the abdominal organs does not close properly before birth. About 5 out of 100 children have inguinal hernias (more boys than girls). Some children may not have symptoms until they are adults.
Any activity or medical problem that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles may lead to a hernia, including:
Chronic constipation, straining to have bowel movements. Chronic cough. Cystic fibrosis. Enlarged prostate, straining to urinate. Extra weight. Heavy lifting. Poor nutrition. Smoking. Overexertion. Undescended testicles.
What causes Hernia?
Usually, there is no obvious cause of a hernia. Sometimes hernias occur with heavy lifting. Hernias may be present at birth, but the bulging may not be noticeable until later in life. Some patients may have a family history of hernias.
Hernias can be seen in infants and children. This can happen when the lining around the abdominal organs does not close properly before birth. About 5 out of 100 children have inguinal hernias (more boys than girls). Some children may not have symptoms until they are adults.
Any activity or medical problem that increases pressure on the abdominal wall tissue and muscles may lead to a hernia, including:
Chronic constipation, straining to have bowel movements. Chronic cough. Cystic fibrosis. Enlarged prostate, straining to urinate. Extra weight. Heavy lifting. Poor nutrition. Smoking. Overexertion. Undescended testicles.