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Diseases

Fainting

Fainting, which medical professionals call syncope (pronounced sin-ko-pea), is a temporary loss of consciousness. Fainting is Caused by a temporary loss of the brain's blood supply and can be a sign of a more serious condition. People of any age can faint, but elderly persons may have a serious underlying cause.

SYMPTOMS

  • Dizziness.
  • Weakness.
  • Sweating.
  • Blurred vision, seeing spots.
  • Headache.
  • Sensation that the room is moving.
  • Ringing in the ears (see tinnitus)
  • Nausea, vomiting.

CAUSES

  • Fear or other emotional trauma.
  • Severe pain.
  • A sudden drop in blood pressure.
  • Low blood sugar due to diabetes.
  • Hyperventilation.
  • Dehydration.
  • Standing in one position for too long.
  • Standing up too quickly.

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082