Feeling Fatigued After Bowel Movement. What Is Causing This?

Posted on Sun, 17 Mar 2013

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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 Answered on

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Question : What may be the cause of fatigue after a bowel movement? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (55 minutes later)

Hi

Thanks for writing in

Usually if you are constipated and strain a lot or sit for more time on the toilet seat you get fatigued

Most antidepressants do cause constipation

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Well...it happens regardless of being constipated. Any other possibilities?

Thank you,XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (5 hours later)

Hi

If you are not constipated get your Hemoglobin and Blood counts done

The only other possibility that comes in minds is either collitis and/or anemia

Do write back once reports are available
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (12 hours later)

Thank you! - I will write back once I have blood work done. It may be several weeks however.
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Hi XXXXXX

U may write back anytime
And do not hesitate if you have any doubts

Get well soon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar