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Does Excessive Pressure During Defecation Cause Colon Cancer?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: Does pushing poop hard cause bowel cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No, It;s not actually the cause of the cancer at all.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your concerns.

No, defecation by pushing hard itself causes no harm and is not a cancer risk factor. It's normally recommended not to push so hard especially if you are constipated. But you have no issues and also at no risk.

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Does Excessive Pressure During Defecation Cause Colon Cancer?

Brief Answer: No, It;s not actually the cause of the cancer at all. Detailed Answer: I warmly Welcome you! Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your concerns. No, defecation by pushing hard itself causes no harm and is not a cancer risk factor. It's normally recommended not to push so hard especially if you are constipated. But you have no issues and also at no risk. Hope it helped you today. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures directly from the question window, or by emailing it to YYYY@YYYY with the Subject as, Attention: Dr. Muhammad Hanif, and the lab reports and images will directly reach my inbox for review. May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way in future too. Please, write a review about your experience with me. Regards! DR. HANIF XXXXXXX USA