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Episodes of vasovagal syncope are typically recurrent and usually occur when the predisposed person is exposed to a specific trigger. Before losing consciousness, the individual frequently experiences early signs or symptoms such as lightheadedness, nausea, the feeling of being extremely hot or cold (accompanied by sweating), ringing in the ears, an uncomfortable feeling in the heart, fuzzy ...
The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve. [1] [2] Risk factors include psychological stress. [2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest ...
[9] [1] When the head is elevated above the feet the pull of gravity causes blood pressure in the head to drop. This is sensed by stretch receptors in the walls of vessels in the carotid sinus and aortic arch. [9] These receptors then trigger a sympathetic nervous response to compensate and redistribute blood back into the brain.
In upper cross syndrome, the muscles in the front of the body, such as the chest and neck flexors, become tight and overactive. The muscles in the back of the body, including the upper trapezius ...
Symptoms of rhythmic movement disorder vary, but most share common large muscle movement patterns. Many show consistent symptoms including: [citation needed] body rocking, where the whole body is moved while on the hands and knees. head banging, where the head is forcibly moved in a back and forth direction.
Pain in the middle of the chest that spreads to the jaw, back, or arms. A feeling of heaviness in the heart, as if it is pounding out of your chest. Dizziness. Sudden sweating. Nausea. Shortness ...
"The esophagus has muscle in it, and if that muscle starts spasming, that can cause chest pain," Martin explains. In fact, "the symptoms are very difficult to differentiate from heart disease ...
Cataplexy manifests itself as muscular weakness which may range from a barely perceptible slackening of the facial muscles to complete muscle paralysis with postural collapse. [7] Attacks are brief, most lasting from a few seconds to a couple of minutes, and typically involve dropping of the jaw, neck weakness, and/or buckling of the knees.