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Vasovagal Attacks Since Childhood. Other Tests Normal. Suffered Syncope Episodes. How To Treat It?
I m 24 year old, suffering from Vasovagal Attacks since childhood. All Heart Investigations including HUTT (Head Uptilt test) were done. All investigations were normal except the HUTT test which confirmed the Vasovagal Problem. I was not Prescribed any medicines for the same. Recently i suffered 2-3 syncope episodes in 6 months. Please advice what steps to prevent or treat the syndrome . Thanks you.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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You ought to consult a Neurologist for appropriate assessment and assistance...
Non-pharmacological measures like compression stockings / Drugs like midodrine are often useful..
The following article will be of immense help –
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2998831/
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his evaluation of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You ought to consult a Neurologist for appropriate assessment and assistance...
Non-pharmacological measures like compression stockings / Drugs like midodrine are often useful..
The following article will be of immense help –
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2998831/
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his evaluation of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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