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I have a history of heartburn and gerd and recently have been having much increased heartburn/substernal pain while straining for a bowel movement.
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Yeah that happens: hiatal hernia is incredibly common and increased abdominal pressure will causse stuff to go up the esophagus and irritate it.
Answered 2/17/2021
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