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Sudden dizziness
I went for washroom and was sitting on the toilet seat. I felt a strong pressure and pain for a second when i started to deficate...i stopped and i felt uneasiness...than i suddenly came to senses and found my phone on the floor and me still sitting on seat. I do not know how that happened and than a slowly went out and sat on bed and i could hear ringing sound which slowly subsided. I am scared please let me know what to do.
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Most likely you may have experienced a vasovagal syncopal attack due to pain and prolonged sitting.It is not very uncommon.Try to avoid triggering factors.There is no specific treatment.However if you have any recurring episodes , you may have to check your BP,get an ECG and consult a cardiologist in your area
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Hello, I understand your concern â what you experienced sounds like a brief fainting episode (called syncope), which sometimes happens when straining in the toilet. The pressure can suddenly lower blood pressure and reduce brain blood flow, leading to a short blackout and ringing in the ears.
Advice
⢠Drink enough water and eat fiber-rich foods to avoid constipation and straining.
⢠Go to the toilet only when you feel the urge, avoid prolonged sitting.
⢠If you feel lightheaded, stop, relax, and take deep breaths.
What to Monitor
⢠Any recurrence of fainting, dizziness, or blackout.
⢠Chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, or severe headache.
Management
One isolated event may not be dangerous, but since you lost consciousness even briefly, a check-up is advised to rule out heart rhythm or blood pressure issues.
When to consult immediately
⢠If such episodes repeat.
⢠If you notice chest pain, persistent palpitations, or yellowing of vision/blurred vision.
⢠If you injure yourself or remain confused after fainting.
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These seems to be due to weakness,
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Keep hydrated, consume fibre rich diet
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Hypoglycemia????
Consult superspecialist like neurophysician.
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It might be hypoglycemia, as u r young consult dr
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Most probably a vasovagal syncope , you fainted after the pain.
But most importantly where did you feel the pain, while defecating?
Next Steps
Drink lots of water
Consume high fiber diet
If the ringing persists consult an ENT doctor
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Visit an ENT specialist.
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Have proper diet, drink enough water, meditate.
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Don’t worry about the same
Not something very serious
Might be vasovagal
Kindly consult for detailed history and analysis
So that we can proceed with the course of your treatment
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Nothing to worry...its due to pain ...u fainted ..
Drink adequate water (2-3litres) per day
Eat healthy foods including fibres so u don't have constipation....
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It’s most likely vasovagal syncope but you can consult me by msg
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Let's see step by step as it is complicated case requiring consultation but I will try to explain you in steps
1st you age is just 25 .. cardiac arrythmia/flutters unlikely.
2nd vasovagal syncope.. during episode of pain there is fainting and patient immediately gains conciousness after few secs without losing memory. Which is what you actually got here .same thing happens every week in our injection rooms lol
3rd seizures.. no past history of similar episodes..you didn't fully collapsed , and you have memory of what happened so not seizures.
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still it's just speculation. did you have palpitations? what was that uneasiness.. if there history of hypotension episode in past?
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It is vagal. Dnt worry. Dnt strain on stools. Drink lots of water for soft stools.
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If happens again, kindly consult.
With that, maintain proper hydration and include fibres in diet. If dizziness there at other times too, get bp checked.
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Is this only this time or happened earlier also. Need complete history.
It's better you consult online or directly with a physician.
If it has happened before don't take it lightly as it may be an absence seizure
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This episode sounds like vasovagal syncope (fainting), which can happen from straining during stool.
Since you felt ringing in ears and lost awareness briefly, you should get a basic check-up (BP, ECG, electrolytes).
Not usually dangerous if one-time, but see a doctor if it repeats or you have chest pain/weakness.
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Can be due to strong pressure u applied vasovagal response in medical terms
It is reassuring that u regained consciousness quickly.
Next Steps
Rest and avoid straining
Stay hydrated
Avoid sitting for long period
Semi solid diet
Blood pressure monitoring
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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