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I was constipated late last night & was straining a lot & then had a slight headache. around 1:30am i was straining a lot again to go & then went to bed. its now 4pm the next day & i have had a horrible headache for hours is that why??

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Headaches: Your headaches can be muscle contraction type from straining on the toilet, but in view of the severity and prolonged duration of your headache a consultation with a neurologist is advisable. Appropriate testing will be ordered depending upon his/her assessment.

Answered 8/10/2020

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A member asked:

I was constipated late last night & was straining a lot & then had a slight headache. around 1:30am i was straining a lot again to go & then went to bed. its now 4pm the next day & i have had a horrible headache for hours is that why??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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