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Been straining on the toilet all day as ive been constipated. i have a hiatal hernia and the straining has caused it to become really sore around that area. should i be concerned? i get worried that it could get strangulated?

Q: been straining on the toilet all day as ive been constipated. i have a hiatal hernia and the straining has caused it to become really sore around that area. should i be concerned? i get worried that it could get strangulated?

: It will not. But avoid constipation. Take a laxative of choice.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It will not. But avoid constipation. Take a laxative of choice.

Answered 2/15/2022

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A member asked:

Been straining on the toilet all day as ive been constipated. i have a hiatal hernia and the straining has caused it to become really sore around that area. should i be concerned? i get worried that it could get strangulated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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