Patient's question:
I really love playing basketball. I feel uncomfortable all over if I don't play basketball every day. But I also have an old health issue, which is a hernia. Then the doctor told me that my condition might have been caused by playing basketball. I was quite confused. Does playing basketball cause a hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hernia, this disease is generally not related to playing basketball. Most hernias are caused by the weakness of the peritoneum, intestines, or abdominal contents, leading to localized swelling and pain on the surface due to the weak abdominal wall. The condition may worsen or recur during periods of increased abdominal pressure, crying, intense exercise, or strenuous labor. To treat this disease, hernia repair surgery is usually required. Regulating physical and mental health, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity are also important.