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Straining during bowel movement causes headache an dizziness. is this a sign of a brain aneurysm, or brain swelling?
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Neither: You are describing the consequences of a Valsalva strain maneuver. The reaction is not unique. Do not worry about aneurysms or brain swelling.
Answered 11/24/2020
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