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Feeling Like Pooping, Dizzy And Feeling Faint. Laxative Taken. Reasons?

Hi this is very strange for me to be asking this over the internet but i am freaking out so i have to. I woke up today feeling like i have to poop but i couldnt. i eventually did but i still feel like every ten minutes like i am dizzy and queazy and like i am going to faint. I took a laxative earlier and i ended up going but i still feel like i have to go and dizzy, queazy, and like i am going to faint
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

From the information provided, your problems are suggestive of a condition called "defecation pre-syncope".

There is a transient reduction in flow of the blood to the heart due to increased pressure generated during straining. Consequently, blood supply to the brain is momentary reduced, causing transient dizziness or even fainting.

A strong laxative till constipation is completely relieved; avoidance of straining; high fiber diet and plenty of water intake, will cure the problem.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, and will prescribe suitable treatment as advised.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Feeling Like Pooping, Dizzy And Feeling Faint. Laxative Taken. Reasons?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. From the information provided, your problems are suggestive of a condition called defecation pre-syncope . There is a transient reduction in flow of the blood to the heart due to increased pressure generated during straining. Consequently, blood supply to the brain is momentary reduced, causing transient dizziness or even fainting. A strong laxative till constipation is completely relieved; avoidance of straining; high fiber diet and plenty of water intake, will cure the problem. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, and will prescribe suitable treatment as advised. In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Fond regards and have a nice day Dr. Rakesh Karanwal