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Will straining during bowel movements cause my hiatal hernia to become strangulated if done regularly?

Q: will straining during bowel movements cause my hiatal hernia to become strangulated if done regularly?

: No. Relax. If constipated get treated then you wont have to strain.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. Relax. If constipated get treated then you wont have to strain.

Answered 1/11/2022

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A member asked:

Will straining during bowel movements cause my hiatal hernia to become strangulated if done regularly?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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