Not Medical Advice: Yes. According to WebMD, anything that causes an increase in pressure in the abdomen can cause a hernia, including:
Lifting heavy objects without stabilizing the abdominal muscles
Diarrhea or constipation
Persistent coughing or sneezing
Ultimately, all hernias are caused by a combination of pressure and an opening or weakness of muscle or fascia; the pressure pushes an organ or tissue through the opening or weak spot. Sometimes the muscle weakness is present at birth; more often, it occurs later in life.
In addition, obesity, poor nutrition, and smoking, can all weaken muscles and make hernias more likely.
The most common types of hernia are inguinal (inner gr0in), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer gr0in), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach).
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