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What may trigger a hernia
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ bulges through a weak area of muscle. Hernias can affect men, women and children. The following are the typical cause of developing a hernia: * Having chronic constipation, which causes a person to push too hard during a bowel movement * Having a chronic cough * Having cystic fibrosis * Having an enlarged prostate and pushing to urinate * Being overweight * Lifting something heavy * Having undescended testicles
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