{"categories":"Condition,Person Group Concept,Person Group Concept,Person Group Concept,Person Group Concept,Theme of Focus,Anatomical structure,Anatomical structure","keywords":"Diagnosable condition,Syncope,Vasovagal syncope,Age Concept,Adult,19 to 44 younger,Age Concept,Adult,80 and over,Age Concept,Adult,65 to 80 older,Age Concept,Adult,45 to 64 middle,Clinical Focus Value Set,Causal Risk Factor,Body system,Nervous system,Peripheral nervous system,Autonomic nervous system,Body system,Nervous system","abstract":"\u003cp\u003eFainting during or immediately after urination (micturition syncope) is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?","body":"\u003cdiv class='section'\u003e\u003cdiv class='SectionHead'\u003eAnswer Section\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class='SectionHTML'\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact cause of micturition syncope isn't fully understood. But it may be related to opening (vasodilation) of the blood vessels that occurs when getting up and standing at the toilet or that occurs at the rapid emptying of a full bladder. This is thought to result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther factors that may play a role in micturition syncope include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAlcohol\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHunger\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDehydration\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMedical conditions, such as a respiratory infection\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUse of alpha blockers to improve urination in men with prostate problems\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreventing micturition syncope\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicturition syncope is uncommon and should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate an underlying medical condition. Prevention of micturition syncope depends on recognizing the factors that contribute to micturition syncope and avoiding them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome strategies you might suggest to your husband to avoid micturition syncope and possible resulting injury are:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive drinking of alcohol\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDon't get out of bed suddenly \u0026mdash; first, sit on the edge of the bed and move your legs, making sure you aren't dizzy or lightheaded\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUrinate sitting down\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAsk your doctor whether any medications you're taking may be causing your condition\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much as possible, ensuring the floor from your bed to the bathroom is carpeted or padded also is a good strategy for avoiding injury from a potential fall.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e","doc_id":"FAQ-20058084","object_id":"220f2ea0-cc26-4403-b0ab-4711eb4e7c4c","updated_at":"2017-04-11","meta_keywords":"","benefit_summary":"","sections":{"Answer Section":"\u003cp\u003eMicturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact cause of micturition syncope isn't fully understood. But it may be related to opening (vasodilation) of the blood vessels that occurs when getting up and standing at the toilet or that occurs at the rapid emptying of a full bladder. This is thought to result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther factors that may play a role in micturition syncope include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAlcohol\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHunger\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDehydration\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eMedical conditions, such as a respiratory infection\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUse of alpha blockers to improve urination in men with prostate problems\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePreventing micturition syncope\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicturition syncope is uncommon and should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate an underlying medical condition. Prevention of micturition syncope depends on recognizing the factors that contribute to micturition syncope and avoiding them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome strategies you might suggest to your husband to avoid micturition syncope and possible resulting injury are:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive drinking of alcohol\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eDon't get out of bed suddenly \u0026mdash; first, sit on the edge of the bed and move your legs, making sure you aren't dizzy or lightheaded\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eUrinate sitting down\u003c/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAsk your doctor whether any medications you're taking may be causing your condition\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much as possible, ensuring the floor from your bed to the bathroom is carpeted or padded also is a good strategy for avoiding injury from a potential fall.\u003c/p\u003e"},"has_flash":false,"flash_content_url":null,"flash_content_height":null,"flash_content_width":null}