Poor nutrition, smoking, and overexertion can weaken muscles and contribute to the likelihood of a hernia. Anything that causes an increase in abdominal pressure can cause a hernia, including obesity, lifting heavy objects, diarrhea or constipation, or persistent coughing or sneezing. Sometimes the muscle weakness is present at birth but more often it occurs later in life. The pressure pushes an organ or tissue through the opening or weak spot. Most hernias are caused by a combination of pressure and an opening or weakness of muscle or connective tissue. Hiatal: occurs inside the abdomen, along the upper stomach/diaphragm.Ventral: occurs in the general abdominal/ventral wall.Incisional: occurs through an incision or scar in the abdomen.Femoral: occurs in the upper thigh/outer groin.Sometimes a hernia can be visible as an external bulge particularly when straining or bearing down. Hernias often occur at the abdominal wall.
What is a Hernia?Ī hernia occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The FDA wants to help patients make informed decisions about their health care and to facilitate a discussion between patients and their surgeons. In this website, the FDA describes hernias, the different treatment options to repair hernias and recommendations for patients that are considering surgery for their hernias.
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