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Fainting (vasovagal syncope)
A sudden loss of consciousness, usually temporary, typically caused by a decrease in blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 53-year old asked:
At what age do fainting episodes in vasovagal syncope usually start?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I am easy to faint all my life.Dr.'s have said vasovagal syncope,postural hypotension.they say eat salt.is there any otther recourse?
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A 60-year old female asked:
I think I have vasovagal syncope . I have had since I was young. Can I prevent fainting?
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A 32-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:
My boyfriend is a healthy triathlete w/ Crohns but today passed out waiting in line for lunch. In the ER said Vasovagal syncope. Help?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is vasovagal syncope?
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A member asked:
Can vasovagal syncope be cured?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you die from vasovagal syncope?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is vasovagal syncope an acquired condition?
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A member asked:
What do you recommend for vasovagal syncope?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can tilt training help prevent vasovagal syncope?
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A member asked:
How fast can I make my vasovagal syncope go away?
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A 45-year old asked:
Do symptoms like vasovagal syncope go away quickly?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are some people more prone to getting vasovagal syncope?
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A member asked:
What's a simple, cheap treatment for my vasovagal syncope?
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A member asked:
Do lots of people get vasovagal syncope, or is it unusual?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Does vasovagal syncope contribute to heart problems?
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A 35-year old asked:
How is vasovagal syncope related to the autonomic nervous system?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Nuero docs can't find an answer to symptoms, confusion,syncope,myoclonic jerks,gait probs,clamy/faint,aphasia,stomach pain, could it be vit b12 def?
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A 29-year old asked:
In vasovagal syncope what does your heart rate do, go up or down or no change?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Are there special considerations I should discuss with my OB regarding my birth plan given my history of vasovagal syncope?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I've ben having chest pain and a hard time breathing I have vasovagal syncope 2 leaky heart valves and hypotension could this be a problem?
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A 18-year old male asked:
When im in a crowded place, i feel like fainting. But i dont faint.?
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A male asked:
Why do I always feels like fainting after waking up from sleep? I have to hold on to something to make sure I don't fall and faint.
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A member asked:
I need to know what caused me to faint today. I was getting ready to jog. At the beach. I was wearing a tight set of compression shorts and compression shirt, nothing else. I jogged for an hour and next thing you know im passed out cold on the floor. A ni
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A member asked:
i used to get fainted since 6yrs old. now m 23.as i grew old my fainting get fewer. last 2 years i didnt faint but getting these severe headaches.?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Im a dental nurse & standing during a normal procedure today I suddenly felt faint and nearly passed out. Ever since ive had tingling arms & legs?
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A 27-year old asked:
why am i suddenly faint?
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A 22-year old male asked:
What cause you to faint?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are the causes of us to faint?
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A 34-year old asked:
If I faint, will the baby get hurt?
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