Fainting (Syncope) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com

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Fainting (cont.)

Being unconscious is not normal; those affected should seek medical care.
Syncope may be caused by a variety of mechanisms.
Some causes of syncope can be a warning of a life-threatening situation. Most times, syncope is a relatively benign situation.
While most episodes of syncope can be easily explained, some patients never receive a diagnosis or know the specific cause.

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