cerebral hemorrhage from forcing bowel movement?

Question

Is it true that the pressure from forcing bowel movement can rupture some blood vessels in the brain? What kind of hemorrhage is this called? What are its symptoms?

Answer 1

While theoretically possible, it's much more likely you would develop haemorrhoids!

The ideal thing would be to ensure you have enough roughage in your diet to never have to 'force' anything.

So pile on the fruit and veg and you should be safe enough.

Answer 2

If you have an aneurysm in your brain (weakened, bulging blood vessel), such straining could cause it to rupture.

That would be called an intracerebral hemorrhage. Symptoms would be related to the location and extent of the bleed, and may include headache, lossof consciousness, speech disturbances, vision changes, inability to walk, weakness, or seizures.