One would normally trust that the process of defecation should get the human body eased, expunge wastes and toxins while also periodically extending wellbeing but in some cases, the process could become lethal, according to a medical expert.
The Medical Director, Thannix Clinics, Ifako, Lagos, Dr. Olawale Thanni exclusively informed FirstNigeriaTV that the defecation process could lead to instant death especially for people that already suffer irregular blood pressure or mild to severe heart disease.
According to him, death during defecation is largely due to a rare syndrome known as “fecal syncope” occasioned by breath-holding while trying to pass stools.
“The breath-holding while trying to pass stools could trigger other processes in the body such as retention of air in the lungs which automatically results in interrupted blood flow”.
“The interrupted blood flow could shorten the flow of blood to the heart, triggering a heart attack especially in patients with blocked arteries”, he said.
He advised the general public and especially people suffering from blood pressure problems or heart disease to avoid straining during bowel movements as much as possible while also ensuring the consumption of soft foods capable of preventing constipation.
