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Can constipation straining cause damage vagus nerve?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Very: Unlikely can this kind of straining cause damage to the vagus nerves.

Dr Eitner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/29/2017

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