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What Casues Pain In Head During Bowel Movements?
Question: Have been having sinus pressure lately. I also have a sensitive vagal nerve. When having a BM this morning ( no straining) but large I got a throbbing pain in my head. It went away after a few mins. What would cause this
Brief Answer:
Usually the slight breath holding required for BM
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If this does not happen again, there is no need for any investigation.
2. If this persists the cause is likely to be the holding of the breath/ mild exertion required for a bowel movement and since you have a sensitive vagal nerve. Other possibilities are a migraine variant associated with the above or with food intolerance, bowel inflammation and a sinus headache. Many other causes are very rare.
3. Sinusitis can be ruled out by a plain Sinus CT. Of you do have a sinusitis or a post nasal drip, Balloon Sinuplasty is an option.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Usually the slight breath holding required for BM
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If this does not happen again, there is no need for any investigation.
2. If this persists the cause is likely to be the holding of the breath/ mild exertion required for a bowel movement and since you have a sensitive vagal nerve. Other possibilities are a migraine variant associated with the above or with food intolerance, bowel inflammation and a sinus headache. Many other causes are very rare.
3. Sinusitis can be ruled out by a plain Sinus CT. Of you do have a sinusitis or a post nasal drip, Balloon Sinuplasty is an option.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Hope this is a one off episode.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Sinus issues can be easily treated.
2. Vagal sensitivity has very little treatment options.
3. Do follow up if this persists.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Hope this is a one off episode.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Sinus issues can be easily treated.
2. Vagal sensitivity has very little treatment options.
3. Do follow up if this persists.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Regarding sinuses.. I do not function well on decongestions bc of how they make me feel. Any suggestions on what to do to relieve the pressure? I started netti pot yesterday and i am tsking musinex (cant take D). I am flying to mexico on saturday and would like to be better. It is all allergy related.
Brief Answer:
Add an anti-allergic, steroid nasal spray & steam
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Add an anti-allergic, a steroid nasal spray and steam inhalation. You will need a doctor's prescription.
2. A two week trial with the above medication must be taken.
3. Follow up with the results.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Add an anti-allergic, steroid nasal spray & steam
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Add an anti-allergic, a steroid nasal spray and steam inhalation. You will need a doctor's prescription.
2. A two week trial with the above medication must be taken.
3. Follow up with the results.
If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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