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Can i push when using the bathroom without mmaking hemroid worse?

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Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Depends: Some do, others don't. Should see a physician who specializes in treating hemorrhoids. At any rate bulk stool softeners like Metamucil often having a BM easier without the strain.

Dr Rastogi agreed

Answered 12/31/2016

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