News Feed Discussions Graves disease and Hernia connection? Graves disease and Hernia connection?

  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    August 29, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Graves disease and Hernia connection?

    There is no known direct relationship between Grave’s disease or other acquired hypothyroidism and hernia formation.

    Patients with hypothyroidism may be constipated. Straining for constipation is a risk factor for developing hernias.