Causes of Inguinal hernia

Cause of Inguinal hernia: Obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, and straining to pass stool can cause the intestine to push against the inguinal canal. ¹

Underlying condition causes of Inguinal hernia: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Inguinal hernia) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Inguinal hernia includes:

• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Heavy lifting
• Straining to pass stool

Inguinal hernia as a complication: Other conditions that might have Inguinal hernia as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Inguinal hernia. The list of conditions listing Inguinal hernia as a complication in our database includes:

• Marfan syndrome

Related information for causes of Inguinal hernia: Further relevant information on causes of Inguinal hernia may be found in the risk factors for Inguinal hernia and underlying causes of Inguinal hernia.

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Inguinal Hernia: NIDDK

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