WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Black outs

Re: Black outs

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 May 2000 20:17:23 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 22 May 2000, David wrote: >
>Does anyone know anything related to the following scenario:
>When in a sitting or squatting position, usually during bowel movements,
>pressure causes the spine to become numb, sometimes at a fast rate, and
>results in fainting. Black out periods are from 5-60 seconds. There is
>pain and the patient is aware when this process is beginning and can
>sometimes avoid it by standing up and then lying down. The frequency is
>maybe a couple of times a year. Does this have anything to do with
>pinching the Sciatic or Pudendal nerves? Is this dangerous or life
>threatening? What can be done to correct this abnormality? I would
>appreciate any information on this subject. Thank you.

Some people change their blood pressure when bearing down with bowel movements (Valsalva maneuver). This is usually a benign problem but if it becomes disconcerting, your primary care doctor needs to see you.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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