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Fainting
About Fainting
Loss of consciousness is interruption of one's awareness of self and surroundings. When loss of consciousness is temporary and recovers spontaneously it is referred to as fainting or syncope. It is a result of a temporary reduction in the blood flow (and, therefore, oxygen) to the brain. This can lead to lightheadedness or a "black out" episode of loss of consciousness. There are many conditions which can temporarily impair the brain's blood supply.
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What Causes Fainting?
Temporary loss of consciousness is more commonly caused by conditions that do not directly involve the heart. These conditions include those caused by: 1) a shift in body position from lying or sitting to a more vertical position (postural hypotension); 2) dehydration; 3) blood pressure medications; 4) diseases of the nerves to the legs of the elderly; 5) diabetes; or 6) Parkinson's disease. A decreased total blood volume and/or poor tone of the nerves of the legs from these conditions causes a disproportionate distribution of the blood in the legs, instead of up to the brain, when standing.
What Can I Do About Fainting?
This depends on the particular cause of the episode. For many non-heart causes of temporary loss of consciousness (such as postural hypotension, vasovagal reaction, and situational syncope) no specific treatment is required and consciousness is regained when the affected individual simply sits or lies down. You need to minimise sudden changes when getting up for instance. Recommended treatment is to allow the person to lie on the ground with his or her legs a little elevated. As the dizziness and the momentary blindness passes, the person may experience visual disturbances in the form of small bright dots (phosphene). These will also pass within a few minutes. If fainting happens frequently with no obvious explanation, it is important to see a doctor about it.
Additional information
The elderly are advised to have each of their medications reviewed by their doctors. They should also exercise caution when changing positions from lying to standing. Certain medications may lead to fainting by causing a drop in your blood pressure or for another reason. Common drugs that contribute to fainting include those used for anxiety, high blood pressure, nasal congestion, and allergies.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of Fainting.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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B1, B3, B Complex, E
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Minerals :-
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Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
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Amino Acids :-
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L-Glutamine
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Herbs :-
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Peppermint Tea (for relief)
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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