Understanding the factors that contribute to hernia development and how to prevent them.
Activities that strain the abdominal muscles, such as heavy lifting, coughing, or constipation.
Natural weakness in the abdominal muscles or from previous surgical incisions.
Some people are born with a predisposition to hernias due to incomplete closure of abdominal wall during development.
Excess weight puts additional strain on the abdominal wall.
Persistent coughing increases intra-abdominal pressure.
