News Feed Discussions Can Standing All Day Be A Contributing Factor For Developing Inguinal Hernias?

  • Can Standing All Day Be A Contributing Factor For Developing Inguinal Hernias?

    Posted by bmul100 on February 28, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I was wondering if doctors would advise against standing desks if you are trying to avoid an inguinal hernia. I have had an indirect hernia on one side and want to make good choices to try to avoid the same thing on the other side. Thanks.

    pinto replied 5 years, 11 months ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
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  • pinto

    Member
    March 12, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Thank you, Doctors! An excellent question, which I am sure many people have had.

  • DrBrown

    Member
    March 5, 2019 at 12:06 am

    Dear Bmul100.
    I agree that standing will not increase your risk for a hernia.
    Bill Brown MD

  • drtowfigh

    Moderator
    March 2, 2019 at 12:17 am

    Standing does not increase risk of hernia. It’s mostly a genetic predisposition and things that increase abdominal pressure may expedite a symptomatic hernia. These include chronic cough, straining for constipation.

  • dog

    Member
    March 1, 2019 at 4:38 am

    Hmmm I hope doctors respond!

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