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QUESTION: Just 58 years young, I consider myself to be in good health except
that I am plagued by frequent fainting spells
Can you explain the possible
causes and advise me what I might do about this?

ANSWER: Fainting is a common, seemingly mysterious, problem
Despite its
frequency, it is never something to be lightly shrugged off.
Temporary loss of consciousness (syncope) occurs in perhaps 47% of
presumably healthy adults
Syncope can usually be divided into three basic
categories about 25% are due to heart abnormalities; another 25% are caused
by conditions other than cardiac disease; and approximately 50% are of unknown
origin.
I presume your doctor has performed all tests to determine that you do
not have a heart disease
With that cause eliminated, he or she probably will
explore other possible reasons for your fainting
It could be caused by
hunger, overcrowded living areas, fatigue, stress, or certain types of pain.
For complete diagnosis, your physician needs a history of what occurs
before and during your fainting
Knowing how long the “spell” lasts also is
necessary information
You should keep a diary of events which preceded a
fainting spell, including how intense any symptoms or feelings were and their
duration
Record if you fainted immediately following a change in your body
position, or a hard coughing spasm, urination or defecation, or heavy alcohol
usage.
Sometimes weakness, sweating, and nausea precede fainting attacks.
Dizziness, blurred vision or a rapid fall in blood pressure can result from
standing in one position too long
Getting up suddenly may result in
fainting
Also, because of some prescription or over-the-counter drugs you
may be using, your pulse rate could be severely reduced, which can cause
syncope
In any case, fainting presents a real diagnostic challenge to
doctors, and providing all this information will help pinpoint the causes, the
important first step to correcting the situation.

The material contained here is “FOR INFORMATION ONLY” and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician
Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.

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