Patient's question:
My father is not in good health, and his body's system of refining is not good. He is thin and frail, and suffers from a hernia. I noticed the inguinal hernia when I was born a few months after my birth. Now that my child has just been born, I am worried that my child might also get it. I would like to ask if, in my case, the hereditary probability of inguinal hernia across generations is high?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent hernia is caused by increased abdominal pressure and weakened abdominal wall strength, with little relation to hereditary factors across generations. People with chronic constipation, frequent coughing, hiccups, or those engaging in heavy physical labor have a higher risk of developing hernias. Infantile hernia is caused by congenital incomplete development of the abdominal wall. Hernias can be treated surgically, and it is important to avoid actions that increase abdominal pressure to prevent recurrence.