Suki Waterhouse Says She ‘Wore Pants So Tight’ They ‘Caused a Hernia’

There are many things that can cause a hernia, and experts weigh in on this specific claim.

Tight pants are annoying, uncomfortable and anything but desirable, but a celebrity recently claimed they’re downright dangerous, too.

Earlier this week, actress and singer Suki Waterhouse posted a tweet claiming that she got a hernia from wearing too-tight pants.

For anyone who’s ever zipped up a pair of jeans that are a little too small, this may come as a shock. Do those too-tight pants put you at risk of a hernia?

Here’s what doctors say:

What is a hernia?