A member asked:

I have gerd and a hemorrhoid. i want to join a gym. which exercises should i do and which ones i shouldn't?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Intra abdominal pres: Any exercise increases bearing down or increasing intra abdominal pressure which would increase reflux and engorge hemorrhoids. Avoid squats, use bench type machines and nautilus machines.

Answered 2/3/2016

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