What happens if you push too hard while pooping?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Straining too hard can aggravate piles, weaken pelvic floor muscles and nerves.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been experiencing some pain in my left chest for the past few days, and sometimes it even shifts to the right chest at the bottom. Also, I've noticed my digestion isn't great lately. I'm feeling a bit concerned about these symptoms. Could you help me understand what's going on?

That could be Gastritis or GERD once check with Gastroenterologist .

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Ive noticed my left side of the stomach seems more swollen compared to the right side, and it's making me really uncomfortable, especially when I'm sitting. Plus, I'm dealing with constipation. What could be causing this?

Visit Gastroenterologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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My 65-year-old mom has multiple gallstones and severe sleep apnea. Doctors say meds won't help and surgery is too risky because it could be life-threatening. What options do we have left? She really wants to live is there any other solution we can try?

U need to take her to a higher center which is equipped to deal with such patients. Be prepared that post operatively her recovery may be slow n would need ventillator n ICU support. Discuss at length n then decide what patient and the family wants

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