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Swooning, Fainting and Vasovagal SyncopeSwooning and the Vapors are historical words still impacting people today who now call it fainting, lightheadness upon rising, and Vasovagal Syncope
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What Causes Fainting? Vasovagal SyncopeIf you have ever fainted at the sight of your own blood or someone else's you may have experienced a medical term known as "vasovegal syncope." -
How to Treat Near-Syncope in the Fibromyalgia PatientHave you ever felt like fainting but didn't? Do you have fibromyalgia? Read on to see how the autonomic nervous system in fibromyalgia patients goes awry and causes symptoms like near-syncope. Learn simple tips to help combat this feeling. -
Vasovagal Syncope: The Common Cause of FaintingA summary of vasovagal syncope, including its causes, symptoms, treatments, and a personal experience. -
Vasovagal Syncope: Fainting Caused from Extreme SituationsSituations that may cause vasavagal syncope, otherwise known as common fainting.
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What Causes Syncope or Fainting?Overview of the many causes of syncope, fainting and passing out.
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Vasovagal Syncope : the Mask of Medical ProblemsVasovagal Syncope is fainting as a triggered response. It is important to always investigate the reason behind a fainting spell and not shrug it off as harmless Vasovagal Syncope.
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Vasovagal Syncope: Common Cause of FaintingHave you ever wondered why some people faint at the sight of blood? This article explains "Vasovagal Syncope" the most common cause of fainting.
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Vasovagal Syncope: A Nervous System Disorder Linked to Fainting SpellsVasovagal syncope is not a serious medical condition but it does cause fainting and dizziness which might interfere with your daily life. Vasovagal syncope is not curable but there are medications and therapies you can do to control it.
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The Truth About Vasovagal SyncopeVasovagal Syncope is a condition that few people know of. People ask if it's terminal, hereditary, or something that is contagious. The answer might surprise you. In many cases, this condition is very treatable and non-life threatening.
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Syncope in Athletic Young Adults: Affecting High School and College StudentsOffering an overview of the risks for syncope in the athletic young adult, specifically high school and college athletes, and what parents and coaches should know.
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Orgasmic Syncope: Fainting During SexLots of different situations can lead to fainting, but did you know you can faint when you have sex? Here's what to do if that happens. -
Defecation Syncope: A Potential Holiday HazardThe holidays can lead to overeating, but if you're not careful, you could end up taking a nasty spill on the toilet. -
What is Fainting?Fainting (syncope) is a brief loss of consciousness which can be the result of an event of medical insignificance, or it may be caused by a serious medical disorder.
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Pathological Laughing Can Kill YouPathological laughing is a medical condition caused by neurological disorders. Pathological laughing would mean uncontrollable bouts of laughing (Gelastic syncope), where the individual just does not seem to be able to stop.
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Can Amiodarone Cause Orthostatic Hypotension Side Effect?Amiodarone can cause interesting side effects, but is orthostatic hypotension one possible side effect?
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What to Do If You Have Fainting SpellsWhen the first fainting spell (syncope) occurs, one should see a doctor to try to determine the cause. The doctor will decide whether testing should be done and give instructions on what to do if another syncopal event occurs.
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What to Do If Someone FaintsFainting (syncope) can be caused by medically insignificant reasons, or it could be for serious medical reasons. There are precautions to take when someone suffers loss of consciousness.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: What You Need to KnowThis articles describes the disease known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy as well as the symptoms and effects of this deadly medical condition.
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How to Make Compression Stockings More ComfortableCompression stockings are a medical necessity, but they aren't very comfy. Here are some tips to make them more comfortable. -
How Doctors Diagnose ArrhythmiasLearn about some of the most common diagnostic procedures used to diagnose arrythmias.
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Causes of FaintingCauses of fainting number many. My article talks about the most common ones.
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Top 5 Common Symptoms of Food AllergiesAn estimated 12 million people in the US suffer from food allergies; 2 million of these are children. These are the symptoms you need to be aware of in your children and yourself. Know the difference between food allergy and food intolerance.
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An Unusual Cause of a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)A true story about a lady who had a TIA due to left atrial myxoma.
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Short Qt : a Rare Heart Condtion that Can Afflict Infants,children,or Otherwise Healthy PeopleThis Syndrome usually affects young and healthy people with no structural heart disease and may be present in families. As this syndrome is a rare and hereditary condition. -
An Overview of Different Types of DementiaThere are ten types of known dementia. Five of these include Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Parkinson's Disease, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
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Living with a PacemakerThis article describes what a pacemaker is, why I have one, and what's it's like to live with one. -
Causes of an Abnormal Jugular Venous PulseAn abnormal jugular venouc pulse is cause for concern since it points to a cardiac problem mentioned here.
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How to Treat Erectile Dysfunction with Viagra and TadalafilErectile Dysfunction (ED) is a form of male sexual dysfunction in which there is inability to achieve and/or maintain a penile erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse. This is synonymous with 'impotence'
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The Premature Burial - By Edgar Allen Poe, Part IIPoes's tale of the fear of being buried alive continues here. Read more, if you dare... -
Shopping with DysautonomiaSome people may have some sympathy after trying to shop while having a cold, flu or migraine. Although those things are highly unpleasant, it is different to feel awful and struggle every time you go to the grocery store, pharmacy or department store.
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Venipuncture Procedure: Its Significance to Correct Diagnosis of a Patient's DiseaseIt is a necessary procedure when blood examinations are required to help in the correct diagnosis of the patient's disease. -
The Adrenal Glands: How They Affect a Woman's HealthIf the adrenal glands aren't functioning properly, a woman can be infertile, too hot or too cold, or even die.
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What Are the Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation?The symptoms of A-Fib may vary slightly from person to person; most people would experience shortness of breath, sweating, rapid heartbeat that feels like your heart will jump out of your chest.
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Psychoneurotic ReactionsPsychoneurosis is a type of mental disorder which refers to abnormalities of the personality that are usually based on the person's negative adjustment to life. The five most generally recognized psychoneurotic reactions are discussed in this article.
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A Hisory of VoltaireA guide to Voltaire.
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What are the Different in Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns?Congenital heart disease is present at birth; it is caused by an anomaly with heart development before the baby's birth. The American Heart Association says that every year approximately 35,000 babies are born with heart defects.
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Vertigo: Definition, Causes and TreatmentsOverview of what vertigo is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.
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Heat-Related Conditions and How to Prevent ThemThis article is about the most serious heat-related conditions and what you can do to prevent them.
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Top Summer Health Risks for SeniorsThe "Top Summer Health Risks For Seniors" is a list of heat related ailments that can be avoided, if you know what to expect and what to look for.
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