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Question: I awoke while sleeping, went to the bathroom and when I went back to bed got dizzy after I lay back down. it happened again about 5 minutes later
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting is a very common finding it's called post urination (or defecation) vaso vagal reaction, which is manifested with bradycardia, dizziness or fainting.
Post urination vaso vagal reaction is a harmless condition, however I would recommend to do the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Tilt table test
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are reporting is a very common finding it's called post urination (or defecation) vaso vagal reaction, which is manifested with bradycardia, dizziness or fainting.
Post urination vaso vagal reaction is a harmless condition, however I would recommend to do the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Tilt table test
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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