Neurocardiogenic syncope, which is also referred to as neurally-mediated or vasovagal syncope, is the one of the most common causes of fainting, according to UpToDate. People with this condition pass out or lose consciousness due to unusually low...
Vasovagal syncope – also simply called fainting – occurs when your body overreacts to a trigger such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. Although the condition itself is usually harmless, you could injure yourself when...
Syncope is the medical term for fainting. Following a bout of exercise, any dizziness or blurred vision is often directly related to environmental or external stress put on the body. In many instances it is an isolated incident. Repeated bouts of...
Your health care team will help you to learn what conditions make your symptoms worse. You will then need to avoid these triggers. Vigorous exercise, dehydration, going too long between meals, overheating and stress can all cause fainting....
A vasovagal syncope is a fainting spell that is not associated with a serious medical condition. An individual episode of syncope is probably not cause for concern, but if you have repeated fainting spells, see your doctor. He may suggest medical...
Syncope is simply fainting followed by a quick recovery, and there are several possible causes. Stretch syncope results from stretching the upper portion of your body in an unnatural manner. Excessive arching of your back or hyper-extending the...
Syncope is a neurologic condition in which a person temporarily loses consciousness. It may be associated with dizziness -- a sensation of unsteadiness and lightheadedness -- and confusion. As explained by the American Heart Association, syncope...
Fainting, or syncope, is fairly common, but fortunately it is not usually serious. Syncope occurs when you briefly lose muscle tone and consciousness for a period of time lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. In true syncope, recovery does...
Gluten intolerance is caused by the body having an abnormal response to gluten, a protein found in some grains. Although gluten intolerance is not usually associated with fainting, it can cause a variety of problems that can ultimately cause you...
Fainting, known as syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness from lack of blood flow to the brain that results in a person falling or collapsing. According to the American Heart Association, cardiac, non-cardiac and idiopathic (unknown) causes can...
Yohimbe is a tree that grows in West Africa. Manufacturers harvest the bark from the plant and sell it as an herbal supplement. The amount of the active ingredient may vary between products. The dried bark is available as tea, capsules and...
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, describes blood pressure that is 90/60 or lower, according to the Mayo Clinic. There are many causes of low blood pressure, and depending on underlying causes, different problems may occur. Low blood pressure is...
Children as young as 6 or 7 can have hands that sweat excessively. This symptom can cause discomfort and social embarrassment. Several conditions have symptoms that include sweaty hands, but measures are available to provide relief.
Exercise boosts your blood pressure and heart rate temporarily and is one of the best ways to promote a healthy heart. But if you experience a drop in your heart rate while exercising, it could signify either a minor, temporary problem or a more...
Diarrhea is the passage of frequent watery stools. In children, bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of diarrhea. According to the Duke University Health System, fainting, also known as syncope, refers to when a child suddenly losses...
Methadone is used as a long-term treatment of dependence on opioid drugs. Methadone maintenance is often used to help patients stay off heroin, but it may also be used to help patients stop abusing prescription narcotics such as oxycontin. Like...
Terazosin, brand name Hytrin, is a prescription drug classified as an alpha-1 blocker. It is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH, which include difficulty urinating, painful urination, increased frequency and...
There are several reasons why you may feel faint immediately after exercise, particularly if the exercise is heavy. Although the symptoms occurring prior to passing out can be alarming, their underlying causes are generally not cause for concern....
Fainting or "blacking out" while exercising can be dangerous, but the underlying cause is not always a serious condition, according to the National Library of Medicine's online Medline Plus. Malnutrition, overheating, dehydration and stress can...
Shortness of breath can be nothing more than an indication of your general level of "being in shape." When do you feel short of breath? After sexual relations, climbing stairs or exerting yourself in a friendly game of softball? Or is the...
A drop in your heart rate after you finish exercising is to be expected, since working out elevates your heart rate. But if your heart rate drops while exercising, or remains elevated after you're done, you could have a cardiovascular problem that...
According to MayoClinic.com, 40 percent of deaths are related to heart disease each year in the United States. Heart rate monitors are simple, inexpensive tools that may catch life-threatening arrythmias, or malfunctions in heart rhythm. Dependent...
Fainting, a condition known as syncope, occurs when your child’s brain does not get enough oxygen due to a sudden drop in blood pressure. The act of fainting is a protective mechanism that, by forcing your child’s heart and head to lie...
If high blood pressure is a serial killer, low blood pressure is a petty thief. It doesn't get much press, as chronic low blood pressure is more frequently a symptom, rather than a cause, of disease. However, it can be a result of life-threatening...
Whether you have fainted because of low blood sugar or an illness, it can be a scary experience. A decrease in the blood flow to the brain causes fainting, or syncope. A decrease in blood flow can occur for several reasons: the heart doesn't pump...
Acute loss of consciousness is often caused by simple problems with volume status and hydration. When a patient is dehydrated or ill from diarrhea or dehydration, loss of consciousness or blackouts can happen simply because the water content in...
While creating a caloric deficit is essential to losing weight, limiting your nutritional intake may deplete your energy stores and interfere with your ability to mentally focus. When your diet is excessively restrictive, it can cause headaches,...
A liquid diet is a way to detox the body of excess waste and promote a healthier colon and digestive system. Most people use liquid diets because the diets are recommended by their doctor, or because they are trying to lose weight. There are...
The normal human heart beats regularly, usually between 60 and 100 beats per minute when a person is inactive. Some heart problems may develop, however, that change the heartbeat in significant ways that cause health problems. When a person has an...
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