Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
Being male and having a history of chronic constipation may increase the risk of other types of hernias, but they are not significant risk factors for femoral hernias.
Having a sedentary lifestyle and avoiding physical activity can increase the risk of hernias in general, but they are not specific to femoral hernias.
This statement is correct. Being pregnant or obese are significant risk factors for developing femoral hernias due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and weakened tissues.
Having a family history of hernias and weak abdominal muscles may be risk factors for hernias in general, but they are not specific to femoral hernias.
Choice A reason:
Being male and having a history of chronic constipation may increase the risk of other types of hernias, but they are not significant risk factors for femoral hernias.
Choice B reason:
Having a sedentary lifestyle and avoiding physical activity can increase the risk of hernias in general, but they are not specific to femoral hernias.
Choice C reason:
This statement is correct. Being pregnant or obese are significant risk factors for developing femoral hernias due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and weakened tissues.
Choice D reason:
Having a family history of hernias and weak abdominal muscles may be risk factors for hernias in general, but they are not specific to femoral hernias.