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A member asked:

Hi my husband had a colectomy now ever since the op he gets black outs do we need to worry?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Post op complication: If he has had major surgery and is now experiencing 'blackouts' he needs to be seen.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Vasovagal: He is probably bearing down to hard during his bm which is causing a reaction that makes him lose consciousness. Go see neurologist and cardiologist just to be on the safe side.

Answered 12/3/2013

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