Coughing
Coughing is among the most frequent causes of abdominal hernias. A powerful, persistent cough might cause a painful hernia more than straining or lifting. The body, especially the internal organs, is under strain when coughing. The pressure caused by the compressed air being expelled might further strain the body’s weaker organs and muscles.
As women get older and their tissues weaken due to hormonal changes and aging, a cough may cause them to lose control of their bladder, resulting in leaking and incontinence. But both sexes can develop hernias due to the pressure of coughing, pushing tissues and organs through strained muscles.
Treatment won’t be necessary if the hernia isn’t causing any issues. However, surgical repair is required if pain or other symptoms appear. An inguinal hernia may occasionally become “strangled” by the muscle it pushes through, cutting off the blood flow to the intestines. A constricted inguinal hernia may pose a severe health risk.
