The most common causes of fainting are vasovagal (a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure) and cardiac conditions. In a large number of cases of fainting the cause is unknown. What Causes Fainting? Fainting (syncope) has many different causes. Vasovagal syncope: Also known as the "co...
Passing out once in a while is not cause for alarm, but repeated spells need medical help. Fainting may be a sign of a serious problem when it happens in a short period of time or during physical activity. You may also need to report it to your doctor if there is any blood loss or...
Fainting Spells - Syncope: What is it and why does it happen?Kirkland G.L. JrProceedings of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science
This helps your body decrease the effects of posture changes and reduces the number of fainting spells.What can I do to manage syncope?Keep a record of your syncope episodes. Include your symptoms and your activity before and after the episode. The record can help your healthcare provider ...
fainting spells, and pain in the upper part of your abdomen. Call your doctor if you havenausea,vomiting, or sweating; or palpitations or dizziness and you don't know the cause. The most common symptoms of heart attacks are: unremitting or prolonged chest pain, ...
Avoiding sudden movements of the head and neck and sudden changes in positions Avoiding driving or doing any dangerous activities such as operating heavy machinery till the vertigo completely resolves Avoiding consumingcaffeine, alcohol, orsmokingbecause they can worsen giddiness ...
the patient might suffer dizziness or fainting spells due to the overly long pauses between heart contractions. Often, the combination of beta-blockers with a cocktail of other heart rate management drugs triggers the proarrhythmia. Therefore, many cardiologists are deciding against combination drug ...
Cough reflex hypersensitivity manifests by coughing spells, frequently triggered by low threshold stimuli which the patient faces during his usual daily activities such as exposure to a changing temperature, aerosols, perfumes, odors, or during talking or laughing. Cough reflex hypersensitivity is ...
Ask your doctor about having a simple blood test to check your B12 levels if you're having dizzy spells. Why do I keep going dizzy and blurred vision? Vertigo is a sudden feeling of imbalance and spinning that occurs even while a person is sitting or standing still. Blurred vision often ...
Two years ago I had a cardio seal implantation device inserted into my heart to close a PFO. Since the procedure, I have had a number of “fainting” spells where my heart rate drops drastically. My husband says that I stop breathing completely. My cardiologist believes that these episodes ...