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What causes discomfort, hard to describe, sternum region during bowel movements?

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Without a : description of the character, quality, severity, aggravating and relieving factors, it is impossible to diagnose. If related only to BMs, may be from straining, but get examined and evaluated.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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