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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 ]
Syncope, the medical term for passing out, happens when there’s a sudden change in the blood flow to the brain, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Micturition syncope or post-micturition syncope is the name given to the human phenomenon of fainting shortly after or during urination. The underlying cause is not fully understood, but it may be a result of vasovagal response , postural hypotension , or a combination thereof.
Syncope (medicine), a medical term for fainting; Lightheadedness, ... See also. Feint (disambiguation) All pages with titles containing Faint
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 ...
Lightheadedness is very similar to pre-syncope. Pre-syncope is the immediate stage before syncope (fainting), particularly in cases of temporary visual field loss (i.e. vision getting "dark" or "closing in").
Dehydration may also be on this list, says Mark Conroy, MD, emergency medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Conroy often treats people for dehydration in the ...
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 ...