Q12. What causes a hernia?
A12. A hernia can develop for a variety of reasons which include:
- Lifting heavy weights or objects
- Being overweight or obese
- Multiple pregnancies
- Vomiting
- Chronic coughing, e.g. smoker’s cough
- Constipation
- Age: hernias often develop the older you get
These causes apply to all types of hernia. Some hernias such as the femoral hernia are more likely to occur in women whereas the inguinal hernia often develops in men.
Find out more in our types of hernia section.
FAQS Index:
- Hernia FAQs Intro
- What is a hernia?
- Is there more than one type
- What is a hiatus hernia?
- What is an inguinal hernia?
- What is a femoral hernia?
- What is an umbilical hernia?
- What is an epigastric hernia?
- What is a spigelian hernia?
- What is an incisional hernia?
- What is a sports hernia?
- Who gets a hernia?
- What causes a hernia?
- Can children get hernias?
- What is the treatment for a hernia?
- Will I have to wear a truss?
- Is there an alternative to
- Can I have my hernia treated
- How much does hernia surgery
- What are the risks of hernia
- How long will I be off work?
- Can a hernia come back?
Guide to Hernias
- Hernias Intro
- What is a hernia
- Types of hernia
- Hiatus hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Spigelian hernia
- Sports hernia
- Hernias and children
- Treatment for hernias
- Open hernia surgery
- Keyhole surgery
- Non surgical treatment
- Dangers of not treating a hernia
- Hernia FAQs
- Glossary