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A member asked:
Everytime i have a bowel movements i get a sharp pain at the back of my head. what can i do to prevent this from reoccurring?
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Constipation: You are likely straining to have a BM - headaches can occur from straining to due to increased pressure in the veins in your head.
Answered 2/9/2015
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