rs10835886 - THEM7P - WT1

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Identification of fifty-seven novel loci for abdominal wall hernia development and their biological and clinical implications: results from the UK Biobank. - Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2022) · Wei J, Attaar M, Shi Z, Na R, Resurreccion WK, Haggerty SP, Zheng SL, Helfand BT, Ujiki MB, Xu J · PubMed 34382107

    Familial aggregation is known for both hernia development and recurrence. To date, only one genome-wide association study (GWAS) limited to inguinal hernia has been reported that identified four risk-associated loci. We aim to investigate polygenic architecture of abdominal wall hernia development and recurrence. A GWAS was performed in 367,394 subjects from the UK Biobank to investigate the polygenic architecture of abdominal wall hernia subtypes (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral) and identify specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that are associated with their risk. Expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysis was performed to identify genes whose expression levels are associated with these SNPs. A genetic risk score (GRS) was used to assess the cumulative effect of


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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • Genetic predisposition to inguinal hernia Moderate

    Variants in the WT1-THEM7P region significantly increase inguinal hernia susceptibility

    Discuss family history, lifestyle factors, and preventive options

Exercise

  • Heavy lifting and repetitive straining activities Moderate

    Abdominal straining increases intra-abdominal pressure, a known hernia risk factor

    Limit heavy lifting to less than 25 lbs; avoid intense core straining

Lifestyle

  • Body weight and abdominal fat distribution Moderate

    Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, compounding genetic hernia risk

    Maintain BMI below 25; monitor waist circumference

Screening

  • Inguinal hernia symptoms and signs Moderate

    Early detection of symptomatic hernia enables timely clinical management

    Report any persistent groin pain, bulge, or discomfort to your doctor