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Question: Do I have any serious medical condition?

Two days ago,while talking and joking with a friend, I laughed so hard that I was not able to pull back my breath. This caused me to fall unconsious. I fell on the floor and hit my head on the floor so hard that I bled from my nose. I went to see a doctor, who advised me to undergo further test. For the past few months before that incident two days ago, I’ve noticed that when I laughed so hard, I find it difficult to pull back my breath. This caused me to not to breath for about 5 or more seconds. On one previouse occasion, I’ve also experienced a loss of consiousness after laughing so hard. Do I have any serious medical condition? Can you give me a clue as to what medical condition I’m been having? Many thanks

Q&A:

Answer by Wise Guy!
Too bad all of can not laugh that hard.

Laughter is the best possible medicine.

Answer by Gato Volador
I dont really know, because I’ve never heard about what happened to u, but I think this might be a medical condition and u should keep listening to your doctor.

Answer by team_bar1o
Best to leave the medical advice to the doctors. Make sure you get those tests done, but in the meantime don’t make yourself crazy with worry. You’re still alive & kickin’. Just be careful.

As an asthmatic, it sounds to me like that could be a possiblity, but again–none of us here knows enough to tell you what is really going on.

Answer by Drew
This could be a real medical conduction and does need to be followed up wiht your Doc. I have seen this IF it is what i think it is there are other thing i would want check out also to rule out other problems. You MAY have what is called “hairbrush syncope, shaving syncope”

Carotid sinus syncope is a related phenomenon: this mechanism also works through cranial nerves (the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves). Within the carotid arteries (large arteries in the neck) chemical and pressure receptors provide feedback on blood flow and blood pressure. When appropriate, the feedback results in a decrease in the heart rate and blood pressure. Some people have exquisitely sensitive carotid sinuses and may faint when pressure is applied directly to that area of the neck. Medical students are taught very early on not to check both carotid pulses at the same time, especially in the elderly, who may have atherosclerosis in these arteries.

For the rare person who faints with slight pressure to the carotid arteries, various terms are used to describe the phenomenon (e.g., hairbrush syncope, shaving syncope). These individuals may faint when simply turning their head to the side or wearing a tight collar. For those individuals who are more sensitive to pressure on the carotid, DAN advises caution before deciding whether to dive.

Answer by S W
I would tell a Dr. to make sure. It sounds like you are losing so much oxygen, when you are laughing that hard,it is causing you to pass out. Your B/P will also drop & your oxygen level will lower.

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