Why is it that I almost faint if I try to shit really hsrd?

  • animist@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    Probably because you’re holding your breath in the whole time which cuts off oxygen to your brain, which is what causes fainting

    • Johanno@lemmy.fmhy.mlOP
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      1 year ago

      Well that ain’t it. It happens within seconds. The other explainations with the nerve sound more readable.