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Can Kapalbhati pranayama cause hernia?

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Hello doctor,

I have been doing Kapalbhati pranayama for past one year. I do it for 30 minutes daily in the morning. I do it with medium force and at the rate of 30 to 50 exhalations per minute. I feel really vitalized after each 30 minutes session of Kapalbhati. I do it at a comfortable pace and I am absolutely comfortable while doing Kapalbhati for 30 minutes. But, I read on the internet that Kapalbhati can cause hernia. Is Kapalbhati related to hernia in any way? I am a bit confused. What should I do? Should I continue or stop doing this exercise? I must say that so far I have experienced immense benefits from doing Kapalbhati daily.
Answered by Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani

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Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani is a skilled General Surgeon with a strong foundation in surgical care and clinical decision-making. She is committed to providing patient-focused treatment with precision and compassion. Her expertise covers a broad range of surgical procedures, and she strives to ensure safe, evidence-based outcomes tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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Hi,

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    I would like to tell you that a hernia occurs when you have a weak abdominal wall and it is not by doing exercise. Exercise helps to strengthen your abdominal wall muscles and they never weaken it. You can continue your exercise.The causes of a hernia include chronic constipation, chronic smoking and chronic long-term urinary retention.

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Published At December 10, 2016
Reviewed At June 16, 2023

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Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani is a skilled General Surgeon with a strong foundation in surgical care and clinical decision-making. She is committed to providing patient-focused treatment with precision and compassion. Her expertise covers a broad range of surgical procedures, and she strives to ensure safe, evidence-based outcomes tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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Dr. Aastha Midha Likhyani is a skilled General Surgeon with a strong foundation in surgical care and clinical decision-making. She is committed to providing patient-focused treatment with precision and compassion. Her expertise covers a broad range of surgical procedures, and she strives to ensure safe, evidence-based outcomes tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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