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Why does my hernia hurt more when i cough?
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Increased pressure: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which the inner lining of the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, may protrude through and create a sac. This sac contains many pain fibers, and when irritated, can cause pain. When one coughs, the pressure within the abdominal cavity is greatly increased, which tends to push the sac out, leading to the increased pain.
Answered 8/29/2019
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Pressure: Coughs increase intra abdominal pressure which puts pressure on your hernia.
Answered 11/30/2018
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