Question 1

why are some people more prone to hernias than others?

Accepted Answer

Congenital, Trauma: Many hernias develop during fetal life, although they may not manifest themselves until adulthood.  Hernias often arise after abdominal surgery, and are more likely to occur following midline incisions.  People who had wound infections, are overweight, and/or do a lot of heavy lifting are more prone to these types of ("incisional")  hernias.

Question 2

if you have one hernia are you prone to more?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are some genetic factors that predispose people to hernia formation. These are not completely understood, but the short answer is yes.

Question 3

why are men more prone to inguinal hernias than women?

Accepted Answer

: Your testis form from tissue next to the kidneys. They migrate down as the fetus grows until they pass into the groin and transit to the scrotal sac by the 28th week in most. This pathway constricts down in most, but surrounds the testicular blood supply that comes from near the kidneys. It is a weakness that women do not have since ovaries don't make that trip.

Question 4

male 57, genetically prone to inguinal hernias, does this mean i am also prone to hiatus hernia?

Accepted Answer

No: The mechanisms and abnormal anatomy are quite different. And thankfully the inguinal hernia is far easier to manage.

Question 5

daughter with inguinal hernia more prone to other hernias?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: These hernias can be congenital, born with it, or acquired in life.  In an infant with hernia on one side there is high probability for the opposite side to be involved.

Question 6

are you more prone to having esophagus polyps after having one with severe gerd and common hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Not true polyp: esophageal polyps are called pseudopolyp, mean not real polyp, caused by the inflammation driven by the reflux, there are not a true polyp that can turn to cancer and they diseapear with treatment
so try to take care of your reflux, follow the diet, no late meal ,or snack, sleep with head elevated, take medication as Rx, avoid caffeine and spicy food, and eat multiple small meal,avoid tight cloth.

Question 7

when checkin my testicle my dr notice a weak inguinal canal &prone to hernia. would truss belt doing while weightlifting? consulting surgeon tues.

Accepted Answer

Certain : Exercises in the gym you will have to proceed with caution.   May need to lessen the weight and go for reps if the area is truly at a higher risk of hernia.  Talk to the surgeon.  But be cautious at the gym.

Question 8

what tests can identify hernias (spigelian)? utrasound in a prone position was normal, as was colonoscopy but i have a constant dull ache in the rlq & chronic constipation. had an inguinal hernia repair in 2020. would rather not have ct radiation?

Accepted Answer

: A one time low-dose CT scan is not detrimental to health. Chances of having a Speg. hernia are low if a properly performed ultrasound was neg. A good clinical exam by an abdominal surgeon will help. Let her/ him find and treat the cause of your pain and not try to diagnose it yoursrlf. Good luck

Question 9

is it ok to do pushup s and bodyweight exercise es with an ing uinal  hernia?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You will have less bulging if keeping your hips straight rather than bent.  Pushups will give you the least trouble and bench-pressing is better than free-weight lifting.  In general, if your activity doesn't cause bulging, it is ok.  You can still get a sudden bulge and strangulation of the hernia at any time, especially if the hernia is bulging at rest.

Question 10

after hernia op still having pain have tried different prescribed drugs nothing helps had u/s dr suggests it is fat pushed through gauze need help?

Accepted Answer

Review with MD: If fat or other tissue is trapped, the ch pieces are surgical correction or nerve blockade.  Because of your other medical problems, you need to review your options with   your primary physician

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When checkin my testicle my dr notice a weak inguinal canal &prone to hernia. would truss belt doing while weightlifting? consulting surgeon tues.

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What tests can identify hernias (spigelian)? utrasound in a prone position was normal, as was colonoscopy but i have a constant dull ache in the rlq & chronic constipation. had an inguinal hernia repair in 2020. would rather not have ct radiation?

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Is it ok to do pushup s and bodyweight exercise es with an ing uinal hernia?

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After hernia op still having pain have tried different prescribed drugs nothing helps had u/s dr suggests it is fat pushed through gauze need help?

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