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Medical Conditions - Syncope

The medical term for fainting or passing out is syncope. Syncope is caused by a temporary shortage of blood that reaches the brain. The symptoms include dizziness, cold and clammy skin, nausea, headache, blurry vision, and blacking out. The types of syncope are reflex syncope, cardiac syncope, orthostatic syncope, and cerebrovascular syncope.

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Why did I collapse suddenly and become unconscious?

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How do I overcome the fear of needles before surgery at 47?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope you are doing well. Regarding your query, it seems you are having vasovagal episodes during stress.

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Dr. Sukhdev Garg

Dr. Sukhdev Garg

How can episodes of near syncope be effectively managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition characterized by asymmetrical septal hypertrophy. The LVOT (left ventricular outflow tract) velocity is 1.

Is low potassium linked to presyncope and tunnel vision?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can precipitate arrhythmias in the heart, which can manifest similarly. However, 3.1 is not very low to cause arrhythmias in a healthy heart.

Is it safe to take Midodrine without knowing its effects?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Midodrine (vasopressor and anti-hypotensive) is good for this type of syncope.

What causes the loss of consciousness in older individuals?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and they were fine.

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Dr. Isaac Gana

Dr. Isaac Gana

Do symptoms like shaking body and memory loss after a fall indicate a seizure episode?

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Is it a concern that my mother had a sudden 1-minute episode of unconsciousness with varying blood pressure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your mother has a history of dizziness, sweating, and fainting for a minute.

What is the cause of blacking out and feeling light-headed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is fainting. I need to know some more information regarding the symptoms.

I am embarrassed about my abnormal heart rhythms. Kindly help me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These palpitations occur due to differences in heart rhythms.

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