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Overview on fainting

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Fainting is defined as an abrupt and brief episode where one loses consciousness. It is medically called as syncope. It can be brought about by various factors including a drop in the blood sugar level in the body, alcohol abuse, using certain medications and complications linked to the heart. What are the usual causes? The […]

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What are the possible causes of fainting?

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Fainting is abrupt loss of consciousness due to the lack of blood flow to the brain. Individuals who faint usually wake up rapidly after the collapse. The management is relatively simple and only allowing the individual to recover while lying flat. The treatment of the underlying cause for the fainting is more important than immediate

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