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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Life-threatening Causes=== | ===Life-threatening Causes=== | ||
*There are no life-threatening causes of inguinal hernia, however complications resulting from untreated inguinal hernia is common. | *There are no life-threatening causes of inguinal hernia, however [[complications]] resulting from untreated inguinal hernia is common. | ||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
Inguinal hernia may be caused by:<ref name="pmid18244999">{{cite journal |vauthors=Jenkins JT, O'Dwyer PJ |title=Inguinal hernias |journal=BMJ |volume=336 |issue=7638 |pages=269–72 |year=2008 |pmid=18244999 |pmc=2223000 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39450.428275.AD |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid23342139">{{cite journal |vauthors=Burcharth J, Pedersen M, Bisgaard T, Pedersen C, Rosenberg J |title=Nationwide prevalence of groin hernia repair |journal=PLoS ONE |volume=8 |issue=1 |pages=e54367 |year=2013 |pmid=23342139 |pmc=3544713 |doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0054367 |url=}}</ref> | Inguinal hernia may be caused by:<ref name="pmid18244999">{{cite journal |vauthors=Jenkins JT, O'Dwyer PJ |title=Inguinal hernias |journal=BMJ |volume=336 |issue=7638 |pages=269–72 |year=2008 |pmid=18244999 |pmc=2223000 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39450.428275.AD |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid23342139">{{cite journal |vauthors=Burcharth J, Pedersen M, Bisgaard T, Pedersen C, Rosenberg J |title=Nationwide prevalence of groin hernia repair |journal=PLoS ONE |volume=8 |issue=1 |pages=e54367 |year=2013 |pmid=23342139 |pmc=3544713 |doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0054367 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Increased pressure within the abdomen | *Increased [[pressure]] within the abdomen | ||
*Pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall | *Pre-existing weak spot in the [[abdominal wall]] | ||
*Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall | *Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall | ||
*Repetitive straining during urination or bowel movements | *Repetitive straining during [[urination]] or bowel movements | ||
*Strenuous activity | *Strenuous activity | ||
*Pregnancy | *[[Pregnancy]] | ||
*Chronic coughing or sneezing | *Chronic [[coughing]] or [[sneezing]] | ||
*Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting | *Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting | ||
*Abdominal wall defects | *Abdominal wall defects | ||
*Advanced age | *Advanced age | ||
*Ascites | *[[Ascites]] | ||
*Connective tissue disorders | *Connective tissue disorders | ||
*Cystic fibrosis | *[[Cystic fibrosis]] | ||
*Prematurity | *[[Prematurity]] | ||
*Positive family history | *Positive family history | ||
*Shunt for hydrocephalus | *[[Shunt]] for [[hydrocephalus]] | ||
*Undescended testis | *Undescended testis | ||
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| '''Gastroenterologic''' | | '''Gastroenterologic''' | ||
| bgcolor="Beige" | | | bgcolor="Beige" |[[Ascites]] | ||
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| '''Obstetric/Gynecologic''' | | '''Obstetric/Gynecologic''' | ||
| bgcolor="Beige" | | | bgcolor="Beige" | [[Pregnancy]] | ||
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| '''Pulmonary''' | | '''Pulmonary''' | ||
| bgcolor="Beige" | | | bgcolor="Beige" |[[Cystic fibrosis]] | ||
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| '''Urologic''' | | '''Urologic''' | ||
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===Causes in Alphabetical Order=== | ===Causes in Alphabetical Order=== | ||
List the causes of the disease in alphabetical order. | List the causes of the disease in alphabetical order. | ||
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*Increased pressure within the abdomen | *Increased pressure within the abdomen | ||
*Pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall | *Pre-existing weak spot in the [[abdominal wall]] | ||
*Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall | *Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the [[abdominal wall]] | ||
*Repetitive straining during urination or bowel movements | *Repetitive straining during [[urination]] or bowel movements | ||
*Strenuous activity | *Strenuous activity | ||
*Pregnancy | *[[Pregnancy]] | ||
*Chronic coughing or sneezing | *Chronic [[coughing]] or [[sneezing]] | ||
*Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting | *Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting | ||
*Abdominal wall defects | *Abdominal wall defects | ||
*Advanced age | *Advanced age | ||
*Ascites | *[[Ascites]] | ||
*Connective tissue disorders | *Connective tissue disorders | ||
*Cystic fibrosis | *[[Cystic fibrosis]] | ||
*Prematurity | *Prematurity | ||
*Positive family history | *Positive family history | ||
*Shunt for hydrocephalus | *[[Shunt]] for [[hydrocephalus]] | ||
*Undescended testis | *Undescended testis | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Common causes of inguinal hernia include combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall, chronic coughing or sneezing, heavy lifting such as weightlifting, abdominal wall defects and advanced age.
Causes
Life-threatening Causes
- There are no life-threatening causes of inguinal hernia, however complications resulting from untreated inguinal hernia is common.
Common Causes
Inguinal hernia may be caused by:[1][2]
- Increased pressure within the abdomen
- Pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall
- Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall
- Repetitive straining during urination or bowel movements
- Strenuous activity
- Pregnancy
- Chronic coughing or sneezing
- Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting
- Abdominal wall defects
- Advanced age
- Ascites
- Connective tissue disorders
- Cystic fibrosis
- Prematurity
- Positive family history
- Shunt for hydrocephalus
- Undescended testis
Causes by Organ System
Cardiovascular | No underlying causes |
Chemical/Poisoning | No underlying causes |
Dental | No underlying causes |
Dermatologic | No underlying causes |
Drug Side Effect | No underlying causes |
Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes |
Endocrine | No underlying causes |
Environmental | No underlying causes |
Gastroenterologic | Ascites |
Genetic | No underlying causes |
Hematologic | No underlying causes |
Iatrogenic | No underlying causes |
Infectious Disease | No underlying causes |
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic | No underlying causes |
Neurologic | No underlying causes |
Nutritional/Metabolic | No underlying causes |
Obstetric/Gynecologic | Pregnancy |
Oncologic | No underlying causes |
Ophthalmologic | No underlying causes |
Overdose/Toxicity | No underlying causes |
Psychiatric | No underlying causes |
Pulmonary | Cystic fibrosis |
Renal/Electrolyte | No underlying causes |
Rheumatology/Immunology/Allergy | No underlying causes |
Sexual | No underlying causes |
Trauma | No underlying causes |
Urologic | Undescended testis |
Miscellaneous | No underlying causes |
Causes in Alphabetical Order
List the causes of the disease in alphabetical order. {{columns-list|
- Increased pressure within the abdomen
- Pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall
- Combination of increased pressure within the abdomen and a pre-existing weak spot in the abdominal wall
- Repetitive straining during urination or bowel movements
- Strenuous activity
- Pregnancy
- Chronic coughing or sneezing
- Heavy lifting, such as weightlifting
- Abdominal wall defects
- Advanced age
- Ascites
- Connective tissue disorders
- Cystic fibrosis
- Prematurity
- Positive family history
- Shunt for hydrocephalus
- Undescended testis
References
- ↑ Jenkins JT, O'Dwyer PJ (2008). "Inguinal hernias". BMJ. 336 (7638): 269–72. doi:10.1136/bmj.39450.428275.AD. PMC 2223000. PMID 18244999.
- ↑ Burcharth J, Pedersen M, Bisgaard T, Pedersen C, Rosenberg J (2013). "Nationwide prevalence of groin hernia repair". PLoS ONE. 8 (1): e54367. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0054367. PMC 3544713. PMID 23342139.