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What Causes Fainting Frequently?

I passed out 2 times this morning - first time I found myself on the floor from the toilet, no warning. I took a shower with assistane so I wouldn t fall, and sat down in a chair at our table. I passed out again with my head landing on the table. Do I need immediate med check to check for medical condition that may have led to this?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Passing out or faint has two major causes:
1. Syncope caused by hypotension or low brain blood perfusion.
2. Seizures or abnormal electrical brain discharge. In both cases I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and to discus examinations needed to diagnose the cause. Tgese include regular periodic measures of your blood pressure, EEG ( electroencephalogram) to check out seizure activity and blood glucose lab test to check for hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar). Treatment depends on above mentioned examinations results. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Fainting Frequently?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Passing out or faint has two major causes: 1. Syncope caused by hypotension or low brain blood perfusion. 2. Seizures or abnormal electrical brain discharge. In both cases I suggest you to consult your primary care Doctor and to discus examinations needed to diagnose the cause. Tgese include regular periodic measures of your blood pressure, EEG ( electroencephalogram) to check out seizure activity and blood glucose lab test to check for hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar). Treatment depends on above mentioned examinations results. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.