Causes of fainting in women
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The symptoms include temporary loss of sensation in any part of the body, black outs, vision loss, tingling, loss of function of a limb etc. It is common in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and high cholesterol.
Generally this can happen several times before an actual stroke happens. This is a warning sign for the body. If you have such episodes, then you must get them evaluated immediately.
These could also be alcohol related seizures.
I have copied this out for you, it happens quite frequently While there are uncommon serious causes of passing out in children, the majority of fainting episodes are brought about by reasons that are neither serious nor life-threatening. The most common reason for fainting in children is called vasovagal syncope [VAY-so-VAY-gull SEENK-oh-pee).
Vasovagal syncope is an abnormal reaction of the nerves to otherwise normal circumstances. These nerves dictate the heart rate and blood pressure.
Hey, just wondered what kind of tests doctors ran in order to diagnose POTS? And what are the main symptoms? Is it a common thing or something doctors would overlook generally? I've been suffering with extreme fatigue and frequent fainting from the beginning of last October. Also have a slightly irregular heart beat apparently but doctors didn't seem concerned...
If your BP has been steadily increasing over the past few months, it could be the result of your diet, the level of your activity, the amount of stress in your life or adding a few pounds. It could also be the result of stiffening of the arteries, so it's worth discussing with your doctor.
Did you doctor have anything to say about it? You should start with your doctor and ask about an exercise program as exercise is a great way to lower BP.
I have had symptoms of a resting heart rate of 99-140, chest and back pain - sharp and squeezing pressure, pressure in my chest, back and left arm, migraines, dizziness, fainting, large dips in blood pressure, nausea, sweating, and shortness of breath. I am on disopyramide 300 mg per day and still symptomatic. I had 3 echos done and 3 xrays to confirm.
I had horrible timing with my fainting spells last pregnancy. I was always really sick with morning sickness and once I passed out while on the stairs and fell down half of them. Woke up at the bottom of the stairs so confused. It's an unfortunate thing but also a bit normal. The amount of blood in your body is increasing and that is usually what causes it. If it happens a lot you should definitely go in and get some blood work done.
That happens to me quite a bit throughout pregnancy, but if it is new to you, you may want to contact your doctor. I had this the most in my first trimesters though. Since you are in your 2nd, you may want to call your doc and see what he/she says. Oh, and make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. This could also be caused from dehydration.
Today I was cashing out of the store and my vision went and I could hear and ringing/buzz
I was out for 3 minutes according to my boyfriend I'm 16weeks what might have caused this?
Last night I was standin in the kitchen having a cup of tea and chatting to a friend when all of a sudden I felt really tired and incredibly nauseas, my ears started ringing like i was going deaf. The room got narrow and darker and i felt like i was getting really dizziness accompanied by a sharp stabbing headache...all i could get out was 'Im really feeling sick' and i needed to lay down immediately because i felt like i was either going to puke or pass out.
Fainting after standing for a long time or during rest, is usually caused by vagal hyperactivity that causes a drop in the blood pressure, usually with a slow heart rate. This is more or less normal. Diagnosis is usually confirmed with a head up tilt table test, where he's "flipped" from supine to standing position when EKG and blood pressure is measured.
Fainting with activity or high heart rate is almost never benign.
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For the past three years , I have been getting very lightheaded after/during sex. It comes to a point where in the middle of it I have to stop and tell my husband im going to pass out and to run and grab something with vitimin c and sugar in it so i don’t lose consciousness. When I realize I’m starting to feel like this I immediatly need to sit up.
No I don't faint specifically during my monthly actually not sure if it's related but I've notices latly my period has been late. Not sure if it wo be this month expecting it next week but really it'll probably be at least a week or 2 late.
I mentioned dizziness to my doctor a couple weeks ago he didn't say anything though he didn't really give me the chance just over looked it.
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i'm a 51 yr old female who has been having symptoms of fatigue, uncontrollable sleepiness, numbness & tingling in the hands & feet, dizziness with some fainting, nausea, sweating. this has been going on for about 2 months and i'm not getting any better. what can cause this?
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