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What Causes Face And Ears To Turn Red And Hot After A Bowel Movement?
Question: My face and ears turned red and hot after a bowel movement that was not strained?
Brief Answer:
Need clarification..
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have read your query and understood your concern. I will like ask you following questions:
1) was it a single episode or it happens every time you pass stools?
2) Are you diabetic?
3) any history of excess alcohol consumption?
4) any other complaint like blood pressure?
5) history of similar episode on taking spicy food or during emotions?
Kindly reply to my questions so that I can advice you further.
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
first and single episode
no I am not diabetic
not excessive alcohol...glass of wine with dinner
no high blood pressure
no history of redness from spicy food nor emotion
it was like an allergic reaction...it subsided after 10 minutes...very strange and it frightened me
Brief Answer:
normal response, dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome again.
If it was a single episode that lasted for 10 minutes only with no other significant history , then you need not to worry about it.
It happens sometimes due to autonomic system stimulation of our body that leads to dilatation of blood vessels. It is reflected as redness over the corresponding areas. But these changes are transient and are normal. So do not get panic .
Stay healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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