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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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As there in increased pressure inside body cavities during defection it sometimes lead to vasovagal syncope
That might lead to dizziness and sudden loss of consciousness
Don’t need to worry for it
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1. Don’t panic
2. ECG
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Please consult a physician physically for better evaluation.
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Hello, I understand your concern â what you experienced sounds like a brief fainting episode (called syncope), which can sometimes happen during straining in the toilet. The pressure during defecation can suddenly lower blood pressure and reduce blood flow to the brain, causing a blackout for a few seconds. The ringing sound in ears is also typical of such an event.
Advice
⢠Stay well hydrated and include fiber to avoid constipation and straining.
⢠Do not sit on the toilet for long â go only when you feel the urge.
⢠If you feel pressure or dizziness while straining, stop and take slow deep breaths.
What to Monitor
⢠Any recurrence of fainting, dizziness, or blackout spells.
⢠Associated symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath.
⢠Any injury from falling.
Management
One isolated episode may not be dangerous, but since you lost consciousness even briefly, it is advisable to get checked. A doctor may want to rule out underlying heart rhythm problems, blood pressure changes, or neurological issues.
When to consult immediately
⢠If such episodes happen again.
⢠If you notice chest pain, persistent palpitations, or severe headache.
⢠If you injure yourself or remain drowsy/confused after an episode.
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No worries ,
It's a vagal Syncope due to pain while micturation or defecation ...
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Consult superspecialist like neurophysician or psychiatrist.
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You have been asking this question third time. I had already resolved your query. Are you writing a thesis?
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You must visit an ENT specialist.
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Don’t stress.
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Have proper healthy diet. Meditate.
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Hiiii bro
First just relax and dont get stressed out
It may be due vertigo
Its not a big problem
Just go to near by ENT physician who is specialist of this
Will help u more to get rid of this problem
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Go to ENT doctor
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Hi
Please visit an ENT surgeon and a general physician.
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It is advisable that you consult your local physician as it may be an absence seizure
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Don't just look for opinions.
In such conditions you should consult properly.
Proper history will be required, some investigations will be done.
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It sounds like you may have experienced a brief fainting episode. this can sometimes happen when straining on the toilet due to pressure on vagus nerve, leading to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, causing dizziness, ringing in the ears, or even brief loss of consciousness.
Next Steps
Get bp checked
Avoid straining during bowel movements – keep stools soft by drinking plenty of water, eating fiber-rich foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grain
If it happens again – sit or lie down immediately to avoid falling and injury.
Seek urgent medical care if you experience chest pain, palpitations, prolonged loss of consciousness, weakness, or repeated episode.
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This episode looks like vasovagal syncope (brief fainting) triggered by straining during stool.
It is usually harmless if one-time, but since you lost awareness, a basic check-up (BP, ECG, blood tests) is advised.
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Need detailed history with blood pressure checked.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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