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Why did i get a hernia even though i'm not overweight?
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Not uncomon.: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which the inner lining of the abdominal cavity stretches to create a sac. Most of these defects develop in fetal life and are not preventable, regardless of a person's weight. However, being obese may accelerate the growth of these hernias and lead to higher recurrence rates.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Congenital: Most hernias are the results of weakened connective tissue, which is hereditary but non dominant. There is no asociation between bmi and hernia presentation.
Answered 12/10/2012
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