Symptom: Fainting
Fainting: Feeling of lightheadedness and falling over
Detailed cause information for symptom: Fainting:
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Types of Fainting: dizziness (76)
Symptoms related to Fainting: dizziness (76), lightheadedness (76), syncope (140), seizures (119)
Fainting type of: Syncope (140)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Fainting: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Fainting as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Simple reasons for a one-time faint include:
- Alcohol on an empty stomach
- Vasovagal attack
- Heatstroke
- Low blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Hyperventilation
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemic attack
- Heart conditions
- Arrhythmias
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal tachycardia
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorders
- Stroke
- TIA
- Carotid artery disorder
- Carotid sinus disorder
- Other causes of loss of consciousness include:
- Blood loss
- Internal bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
- Nervous system disorders
- Emphysema
- Heart valve disorder
- Pulmonary embolism
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Other symptoms that may be mistaken as fainting include:
- Panic attack - also called an "anxiety attack"; many people will perceive the various mental and physical symptoms of panic attacks as "fainting" or "swooning" although a panic attack raises blood pressure and thus cannot cause a true low blood pressure faint.
- Certain medications
- Certain drug interactions (type of Adverse reaction)
Medications or substances causing Fainting: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Fainting as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Certain high blood pressure drugs
- Certain heart medications
- Nitroglycerin
- Tranquilizers
Conditions listing symptoms: Fainting: The following list of conditions have 'Fainting' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Fainting: The following list of conditions have 'Fainting' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 26, 2003
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