Hunainover 2 years ago

Causes of femoral hernia

Causes of femoral hernias The exact cause of femoral and other hernias are unknown most of the time. You may be born with a weakened area of the femoral canal, or the area may become weak over time. Straining can contribute to the weakening of the muscle walls. Factors that can lead to overstraining include: childbirth chronic constipation heavy lifting being overweight difficult urination due to an enlarged prostate chronic coughing