Straining while constipated can increase pressure inside your abdomen and may increase your risk of developing a hernia. Hernias can also lead to constipation. A hernia is when part of an internal ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...

In rare occasions, an enlarged prostate can crowd nearby structures. This can obstructing the bowel, affect bowel movements, and cause constipation. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive ...

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