Age and Muscle Degradation: Why Hernias Are More Common in Older Adults
Only for Informational Purposes. See a qualified hernia surgeon for an assessment of your individual risk. Hernias can happen at any age, but the risk increases as you get older. It’s not an accident; it’s the natural evolution of muscle and connective tissue in the body over time and how those changes affect the ability of the abdominal wall to hold everything in place. […]