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Why is it not good to strain?

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According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, roughly 16% of Americans suffer from constipation, which often leads to straining during bowel movements. This repeated, forceful exertion is not good, carrying with it a variety of hidden health risks from cardiovascular complications to muscular injuries.