Wearing a belt with a hernia

I have a small epigastric hernia and a small umbilical hernia that were both diagnosed by a surgeon using ultrasound. He said I don’t need to do anything about them since I don’t have any pain, and he also said to keep lifting with no restrictions. Would using a belt for lifting possibly cause them to enlarge?

https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/forums/medical-q-a-with-dr-jordan-feigenbaum-and-dr-austin-baraki/32387-abdominal-hernia-concern-and-help

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