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Headache until i have a bowel movement, but after bm, headache is gone. strange?

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It happens: Sometimes you can have a nervous system response triggered by the urge to have a bowel movement that can cause temporary headaches, nausea, or dizziness. However, if the headache is severe enough to affect daily activities or if you have other symptoms, please see a doctor to make sure you don't have a serious medical condition.

Answered 3/30/2021

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