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Question #29520
92 days ago
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What to do if I'm passing out while defecating and have stomach pain and extreme hunger?

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STOMACH WARMS I am passing out in the morning while defecating, my body is becoming thin.I feel very hungry and my stomach hurts

How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:

- 1-6 months

How would you rate the severity of your stomach pain?:

- Severe — significantly limits functioning

When do you usually feel the urge to defecate?:

- No specific pattern

Have you noticed any triggers that make your symptoms worse?:

- No clear trigger

How is your appetite and eating pattern?:

- Normal — regular meals

Have you experienced any other symptoms, such as nausea or dizziness?:

- Other symptoms

Have you tried any treatments or changes in diet for this condition?:

- No, this is the first time seeking help
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Passing out while defecating is not normal and needs medical evaluation, especially when combined with severe stomach pain, weight loss (becoming thin), and extreme hunger for 1–6 months. One common mechanism is a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure during straining, called Vasovagal syncope, but your additional symptoms mean we must also look for underlying medical causes.

Possible causes that doctors would consider include severe gastritis or ulcer disease, intestinal infection or parasites, low blood sugar, anemia, thyroid problems, malabsorption, or chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as Peptic ulcer disease or Hyperthyroidism. Significant weight loss with strong hunger can also occur with diabetes or malabsorption disorders.

What you should do now is seek an in-person medical check soon, ideally within the next few days. Basic tests usually include blood sugar, complete blood count, thyroid function, stool test for parasites or infection, and sometimes an ultrasound abdomen or endoscopy depending on findings. These tests help identify treatable causes.

Until you are evaluated, try to avoid straining during bowel movements, drink adequate fluids, eat small frequent meals, and sit down immediately if you feel dizzy in the bathroom to prevent injury from falling.

Go to urgent care or emergency services immediately if you faint completely, pass black or bloody stool, have severe persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, chest pain, confusion, or very rapid weight loss.

This combination of symptoms is important to investigate, but many causes are treatable once identified.

Take care

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Hello dear I think it is probably either malabsorption syndrome or hyperthyroidism Differential diagnosis includes caccexia Iam Suggesting some tests for confirmation Please share the result with endocrinologist in person for better clarity And for safety please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Serum ferritin Hb Hemogram CBC Rft Lft Urine analysis Hemogram Serum tsh Serum rbs Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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Passing out while defecating, alongside hunger and stomach pain, needs careful assessment. This can actually be caused by something called vasovagal syncope, where your heart rate and blood pressure drop suddenly during straining. But considering your symptoms are coupled with weight loss and severe hunger, it points to something that might be affecting your body’s ability to absorb or process food correctly. One possibility might be a gastrointestinal condition like malabsorption or even diabetes, where blood sugar levels become unstable. The extreme hunger might actually be your body’s way of trying to compensate for something more complex going on. Given the complexity of your symptoms, seeking medical evaluation as soon as possible is imperative. A doctor will need to perform a detailed physical exam and might order tests like blood work, ultrasounds, or endoscopy to get to the root cause. Meanwhile, monitoring any previous health issues that may have come into play or any new medication that might affect these symptoms could also be key to understanding what’s happening. If you pass out or feel faint often, make sure you’re not in situations where you could get hurt like being in the bath or standing for too long without support. Eating structured meals and tracking which scenarios worsen or improve your symptoms might provide your healthcare provider with useful clues about your case. Stay well-hydrated, but remember that without a proper diagnosis, this advice is just to keep you safer short-term. Please prioritize getting assessed by a healthcare professional—this might be more than a simple or self-manageable issue.

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