Medical Information On Fainting

Syncope (Fainting) | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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POTS generally appears in young women. After excluding other causes, the diagnosis is made on physical examination, medical history and tilt-table test. …

Fainting: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention - Cleveland …

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Fainting, also called passing out or syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness. It’s caused by a sudden decrease of blood flow to the brain. An episode typically lasts a …

Fainting: First aid - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-fainting/basics/art-20056606

By Mayo Clinic Staff. Fainting occurs when your brain temporarily doesn't receive enough blood supply, causing you to lose consciousness. This loss of …

Dizziness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/symptoms-causes/syc-20371787

Fainting: Causes, Types, and Prevention - Healthline

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You’re also more likely to faint if you have any of these conditions: diabetes heart disease atherosclerosis an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia anxiety or panic attacks …

Syncope (Fainting) | American Heart …

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Anyone with syncope should receive an initial evaluation, including detailed physical exam and medical history and measurement of blood pressure and heart …

When should you worry about fainting?

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/when-should-you-worry-about-fainting

Fainting can be alarming, and it should be. While often the cause of fainting is something minor, fainting also can be a sign of a serious underlying …

Syncope | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

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It can happen when there is a sudden change in the blood flow to the brain. Syncope is usually called fainting or “passing out.”. There are different types of syncope; …

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Revealing the cause of …

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Fainting, or passing out — a temporary loss of consciousness also known as syncope — is caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain. Some causes of syncope are …

Syncope | Fainting | MedlinePlus

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Fainting usually happens when your blood pressure drops suddenly, causing a decrease in blood flow to your brain. It is more common in older people. Some …