Obesity
A protrusion at or close to the original hernia’s site indicates a recurrent hernia. Increasing abdominal pressure following surgery, strain experienced during bowel movements, moving heavy objects, smoking, being obese or overweight, being older with a weak abdominal wall, and increased abdominal pressure all contribute to recurrent hernias.
Abdominal wall hernias are more likely to occur when a person is obese. Obesity puts extra stress and strain on the abdominal muscles, weakening them and increasing the risk of hernias. Obesity also raises the likelihood of experiencing recurrent hernias in the original hernia site or other weaker locations.
Obesity and being overweight put more stress and strain on the abdominal muscles, causing them to become weaker and more susceptible to hernias. Hernia recurrence seems more common in obese individuals, whether male or female, when they do not comply with advised lifestyle changes.
The abdominal wall’s ability to relax significantly improves with significant weight loss. This reduces the risk of the hernia recurring and enables effective defect closure. This method is also the best since extra skin from substantial weight loss can be eliminated simultaneously as hernia repair.
