Micturition syncope occurs when a susceptible person empties an overfilled bladder. It is most common in males who are intoxicated with alcohol.
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When the fainting occurs after someone urinates it is called micturition syncope. Other forms of fainting have been linked to excessive coughing, or even excessive laughing.
The situations that trigger this reaction are diverse and include having blood drawn, straining while urinating (micturition syncope) or defecating, coughing or swallowing. The reaction also can be due to the emotional stress of fear or pain.
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