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Featured: Fainting (Syncope) Main Article
Fainting, also referred to as blacking out, syncope, or temporary loss of consciousness has many causes. Heart conditions, pregnancy, anemia, dehydration, hypotension, low blood pressure, or vasovagal reactions. Often a person will have signs or symptoms prior to the fainting episode. Diagnosis and treatment depends upon the cause of the fainting or syncope episode.

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Terms related to Fainting:

  • Blackout
  • Lightheadedness
  • Loss Of Consciousness
  • Neurocardiogenic Syncope
  • Syncope
  • Temporary Loss Of Consciousness
  • Vagal Reaction
  • Vasodepressor Syncope
  • Vasovagal


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