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Can you get a hernia from excessive coughing?
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NO if no weakness: Excessive strain or cough may result a hernia if there is weakness in inguinal floor, in a normal person with out weakness , with normal strong inguinal floor , will not cause hernia by excessive cough.
Answered 6/20/2020
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Yes: A hernia can develop from a strong cough. Any good strain can do it.
Answered 2/18/2016
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