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Constipation Causes Hiatal Hernia
There's a strong causative link between constipation, acid reflux and hiatal hernia.
First, a look at the statistics:
Up to 20% of the population suffers, but this is highly under-reported due to so many people suffering who don't realize they are actually constipated.
Women are at double the risk of men.
The percentage goes up to 33% in older adults
The definition of constipation is less than 3 bowel movements per week, but the ideal definition of a normal bowel is 1 to 3 movements per DAY that are formed, easy to pass and fully evacuation occurs.
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