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Why do i have back pain when i make a bowel movement ? it's achy feeling while i pass

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say: Could be many things, even an inguinal hernia. I would get into a Dr. asap

Answered 11/16/2014

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