Syncope is the medical name for fainting.. It is a temporary, unexpected loss of consciousness that is often caused by a blood pressure drop and a fall in heart rate. Nearly half of all people in the US – from young children to elderly individuals – experience at least one fainting spell in their lives. Here are the six main causes of fainting
VASOVAGAL or common syncope results from an abnormal circulatory reflex. It strikes when the blood pressure or sugar levels in blood suddenly drop of increase.
SITUATIONAL SYNCOPE occurs only in particular situations, for example, while coughing in people with lung diseases.
P0STURAL SYNCOPE hits when a person lying down suddenly faints on standing up.
CARDIAC SYNCOPE is when a heart disease causes a person to faint. •
NE0ROL0GIC SYNCOPE is where neurological problems like seizures or strokes cause loss of consciousness.
PSYCHOGENIC SYNCOPE is when people faint due to hyperventilation from an anxiety disorder. Fainting on watching blood or gore, for instance
Doctors say that except for Vasovagal syncope, a person who faints because of any other reason should get a medical check-up at the earliest.
Symptoms or signs of fainting:
>Weakness >Hyper-breathing >Headache >Dizziness >Black out, when everything suddenly turns dark and you are unable to see anything inability to balance or hold oneself
How Can I Help Someone Who is Fainting?
• First try reviving her or him by calling out his/her name or gently tapping them or sprinkling water.
• Once the person is revived, asks if she/he is epileptic or suffers from diabetes or a heart problem. If yes, the person might know what medication to take or might need to be taken to the hospital.
• If the person is responding to basic questions, then in all probability they needn’t be taken to the hospital.
• Do not force water into the mouth as it might lead to further complications.
• Give the person a small piece of jaggery or glucose once she/hehas been revived and is responding well.
People tend to faint due to stuffiness and heat inside a stuffy room or a crowded train. In summer months, the number of people who faint tend to rise. Drink coconut water or butter¬milk to keep yourself hydrated and make sure that the body gets its supply of salts. In India, there is a snack called ‘pani puri’ which is delicious and a favorite of many people. This ‘pani puri’ can be very good for those who have fainting problems as pani puri has cumin seeds, raw mango, mint and jaggery — right ingredients to keep the summer heat at bay
Here are some energizers that can prevent you from fainting spells
>Dry fruits like prunes or apricots
>Nuts like pistachios, cashew nuts
andpeanuts
>Fruits like banana or mango
>A piece of jaggery
>Also, always carry a bottle of water or lime juice with you
Acupressure for treating fainting spells
There’s an acupressure technique which requires one to apply adequate pressure at a particular point on the sole. Once you find an exact spot on the sole, it can be used to treat fainting instantly
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by on 26. Mar, 2010 in Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition
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