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What Causes Fainting After Minor Injuries?

From minor injuries my 17 year old daughter faints . Last night she scrapped the skin off of her pinky toe. it has also happened when she has gotten her ears pierced. and the thought of getting her meningitis immunization makes her sick and feel faint. Also when she faints she has a small seizure. She has fainted a total of 8 times in the past 5 years.
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to an exagerated vasovagal response to the pain. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, and performing an EEG and a brain MRI for possible seizures. It is also important to video register her if possible during those little seizures and show the video to the doctor for a more professional opinion.

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What Causes Fainting After Minor Injuries?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to an exagerated vasovagal response to the pain. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, and performing an EEG and a brain MRI for possible seizures. It is also important to video register her if possible during those little seizures and show the video to the doctor for a more professional opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.