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Suggest Treatment For Syncope
I am trying to research my mother in laws symptons & treatment with what we suspect is syncope. Her last SPELL she ctually passed out for about 45 mins...What exactly is syncope & are there any treatments available for it..I am very concerned as she lives alone right now but she does have some warning that the spell is coming..such as nauseu & excessive sweating but they say she is pre-diabetic & it kind of mimmicks blood sugar bottoming out!!!..Help!!!!!!!!!!
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Dear Patient,
Syncope refers to a loss of consciousness, and it is usually distinguished from seizures causing a loss of consciousness. At times, it is difficult to distinguish syncope from an actual seizure. The possible non-seizure causes of syncope include medicines, low blood pressure, hypovolemia or dehydration, low blood sugar, thyroid deficiency, adrenal insufficiency, and a heart problem. Thank you.
Syncope refers to a loss of consciousness, and it is usually distinguished from seizures causing a loss of consciousness. At times, it is difficult to distinguish syncope from an actual seizure. The possible non-seizure causes of syncope include medicines, low blood pressure, hypovolemia or dehydration, low blood sugar, thyroid deficiency, adrenal insufficiency, and a heart problem. Thank you.
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