Straining while pooping can happen occasionally. However, constant strain during bowel movements can injure the rectum and lead to several health conditions. Straining occurs when a person is ...
Straining on the toilet can lead to hemorrhoids, which are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. gmstockstudio - stock.adobe.com You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If ...
“Straining really hard during a bowel movement can activate the vagus [nerve],” says Ellen M. Stein, MD, associate professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at Rutgers ...