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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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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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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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A member asked:

I have a history of heartburn and gerd and recently have been having much increased heartburn/substernal pain while straining for a bowel movement.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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