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What Causes Intense Headache During Bowel Movement?

Hi,I pushed too hard when I passed stools, when I did at that point my head started severely hurting, since then I have had severe headaches at the front/top part of my head, I have had a head scan and it was clear however should I still be worried?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have j intense headache during bowel movement . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to exertional headaches . Exertional headaches are a group of headache syndromes, which are associated with some physical activity. Exertional headaches can, in some instances, be a sign of abnormalities in the brain or other diseases . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI and blood test . Doctor may prescribe tricyclic antidepressnts , vasograin , NSAIDS and betablockers .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intense Headache During Bowel Movement?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have j intense headache during bowel movement . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to exertional headaches . Exertional headaches are a group of headache syndromes, which are associated with some physical activity. Exertional headaches can, in some instances, be a sign of abnormalities in the brain or other diseases . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI and blood test . Doctor may prescribe tricyclic antidepressnts , vasograin , NSAIDS and betablockers . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari