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Syncope ((syncope ⓘ), commonly known as fainting or passing out, is a loss of consciousness and muscle strength characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. [1] It is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain, typically from low blood pressure. [1]
Reflex syncope can occur in otherwise healthy individuals, and has many possible causes, often trivial ones such as prolonged standing with the legs locked. [citation needed] The main danger of vasovagal syncope (or dizzy spells from vertigo) is the risk of injury by falling while unconscious.
Heat syncope is fainting or dizziness as a result of overheating (syncope is the medical term for fainting). It is a type of heat illness. The basic symptom of heat syncope is fainting, with or without mental confusion. [1] Heat syncope is caused by peripheral vessel dilation, resulting in diminished blood flow to the brain and dehydration.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, POTS is a chronic condition that causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate when standing or sitting up, ... as cardio can trigger fainting spells.
Causes: Coronary artery ... is a common underlying condition in people who experience cardiac arrest. ... (fainting spells), or premature sudden cardiac death. [29] ...
Causes: Hypotension, hypoglycaemia, arrhythmia, anaemia, hypokalaemia, thrombosis, water intoxication, dehydration: Risk factors: Poor dietary or diabetic management, genetic predisposition to cardiac arrhythmia: Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms. Some thrombotic pre-syncope may be indicated by a troponin serum level. Treatment: Dependent on ...
A 33-year-old New Zealand woman who was accused of faking debilitating symptoms has died of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).. Stephanie Aston, 33, passed away in her home in Auckland on 1 September ...
In addition to daily fainting spells, Kaya also experiences non-epileptic seizures, heat and cold intolerance, blood pooling, lightheadedness, chronic migraines, visual issues (auras and ...