Are hernia's hereditary?

Question

My grandmother, my Cousin and my son have all been born with hernia's and I was just trying to find out if they are hereditary.

Answer 1

The Umbilical Hernias have a hereditary basis, as against the Inguinal Hernia which is more on case to case basis.

A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal fissure or opening that would normally close during development of your Westie.

While there are many types of hernias, two common sites for hernias are the groin and navel. A hernia in the groin is called an inguinal hernia and one in the navel is called an umbilical hernia.

Answer 2

Hernias are not necessarily hereditary, but a family history of weak abdominal walls will make people more likely to develop hernias. Activities that can cause or aggravate hernias include coughing, heavy lifting, straining during bowel movements, prior surgery/incisions and, for overweight people, everyday activities that add strain to abdominal walls. There is no sure-fire way to prevent hernias, but you can lower the risk through healthy eating, not smoking, exercising regularly and using proper lifting techniques.

Answer 3

Hernia is not hereditary .