How do you get hernias?

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Any number of possible factors may be responsible for a hernia to develop. It may be the result of a weakness in the abdominal tissue, from a past operation, for instance. Excessive lifting may also result in a hernia. The chances of having one are more likely as we age, and those who are overweight, or pregnant, should be more cautious of getting a hernia, too.
you can get a hernia by lifting heavy things for a few years or maybe months

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