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Can straining to have a bowel movement cause back pain?

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Straining back pain: The pressure within the spinal canal increases during straining. Any inflammatory condition may feel worse while straining. What are the other symptoms? Leg pain? Tingling? Numbness? Weakness in the legs?

Answered 11/24/2020

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