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'm really worried about my mom. She's been having shortness of breath for a week now, but she doesn't have a fever or cold symptoms at all. Plus, she's got a lot of gastric issues and just keeps burping. Could you help me understand what's going on with her?

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I've been diagnosed with hiatus hernia and gastritis and my doctor prescribed meds but the pain hasn't improved much in the last week. How long does it usually take for the meds to work? Also wondering about the approximate cost for laparoscopic hiatus hernia surgery in Bangalore since I might need it if this doesn't get better

Around 4-6 weeks .Cost varies between 55k-1.5L.

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I felt a hard lump in the back of my throat, kind of like a bone, and I can touch it with my finger. I have Achalasia, and it's been really tough for me to eat and drink because of the pain. Do you think this lump is related to that, or could it be something I should be worried about?

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