can sneezing cause a hernia?
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Surprisingly the answer is yes! Violent sneezing attacks can lead to a groin hernia and as we move into the allergy season for grasses and weeds, it's best to manage hay fever symptoms such as fierce and frequent sneezing to prevent this possibility.
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“Hernias cannot heal on their own; if left untreated, they usually get bigger and more painful, and can cause serious health risks in some cases.” If the wall through which the intestine is protruding closes shut, it can cause a strangulated hernia, which cuts off blood flow to the bowel.
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A paraesophageal hernia, or Type II, III, or IV hernia, may cause more severe symptoms. These can include: Abdominal/chest pain. Abdominal bleeding (which can be indicated by blood in vomit, red or black stool, anemia, blood test indicating loss of blood)
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Hernia symptoms, including pain, can differ depending on the type of hernia you have. Typically, most hernias don't initially include symptoms, although sometimes the area around your hernia can be sensitive. You may also feel periodic twinges or a pulling sensation. As your hernia grows, discomfort may grow as well.
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A hernia may occur when certain activities increase pressure against the abdominal wall or against a muscle weakness in the abdominal wall. Certain strenuous physical activities and exercise, such as those that involve heavy lifting, pushing or pulling, can cause a hernia due to increased pressure within the abdomen.
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Inguinal hernia. When soft tissue protrudes through the abdominal muscles, pain can be experienced when coughing, bending over or lifting heavy objects. Kidney infection. A urinary tract infection that spreads to the kidneys and brings pain to the right side, back and groin area.
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Many people with a hiatal hernia will not have problems with heartburn or reflux, but having a hiatal hernia may allow stomach contents to reflux more easily into the esophagus. Coughing, vomiting, straining, or sudden physical exertion can cause increased pressure in the abdomen, resulting in hiatal hernia.
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Almost anything that irritates your nose can make you sneeze. Sneezing, also called sternutation, is usually triggered by particles of dust, pollen, animal dander, and the like. It's also a way for your body to expel unwanted germs, which can irritate your nasal passages and make you want to sneeze.
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As the uterus grows, the ligaments that attach it to the side of the abdomen are stretched. Doctors call this round ligament pain. Sneezing and coughing can put more pressure on the ligament, causing a stabbing pain.
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A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Many hernias occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also appear in the upper thigh and groin areas.
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The most serious complications of incisional hernias are bowel obstruction and strangulation. A strangulated hernia can cause tissue death in your intestine. This condition may be life-threatening if you don't get treatment right away. It's also possible for hernias to rupture, but this is extremely rare.
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If left untreated, an incarcerated hernia may become strangulated. This means the hernia is tightly trapped and blood will no longer flow into the tissues. Without a normal blood supply, the trapped tissues may die. A strangulated hernia is not very common and will cause severe pain, nausea, vomiting and even death.
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Symptoms. Typically, hernias don't hurt -- you see a bulge or lump in your belly or groin. Sometimes, you only see the bulge when you laugh, cough, or strain, like when you lift a heavy object. Often, you can press it back into place.
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You can usually only see a small lump or swelling near the site of the scar at first. The lump appears when you cough or strain, and then goes away again. Over time, though, it might get bigger and start hurting. Most incisional hernias don't cause any serious problems.
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Often located in the groin or scrotum, the bulge can increase in size over time and cause aches or pain at the site. Experiencing pain when coughing or sneezing, lifting heavy objects, or even when laughing or crying can be a sign of a hernia. Usually this discomfort will be felt in the lower abdominal area.
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A hernia can develop in the first few months after a baby is born. It happens because of a weakness in the abdomen muscles. Straining and crying don't cause hernias. But the increased pressure in the belly can make a hernia more easily seen.
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The hernia won't heal on its own. If your hernia does not bother you, most likely you can wait to have surgery. Your hernia may get worse, but it may not. Over time, hernias tend to get bigger as the muscle wall of the belly gets weaker and more tissue bulges through.