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What Causes Fainting Spells And Black Outs?
Question: I've had these fainting spells ever since I was 13 years old the symptoms are blacking out and that my lips go white before I pass out . I would like to know what's causing that and how can I stop it from getting worse?
Brief answer...needs proper examination and investigation
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concerns very well.
There can be various reasons for your problem and symptoms like ..
Some heart conditions like disturbance in rhythm of heart or some structural defect in heart or some heart valves malfunction etc
Anaemia
Dehydration.
Disturbance in electrolyte balance etc.
You must consult your doctor for examination and different tests,so that the real cause can be identified.
Treatment can be offered once the diagnosis is made and cause known.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concerns very well.
There can be various reasons for your problem and symptoms like ..
Some heart conditions like disturbance in rhythm of heart or some structural defect in heart or some heart valves malfunction etc
Anaemia
Dehydration.
Disturbance in electrolyte balance etc.
You must consult your doctor for examination and different tests,so that the real cause can be identified.
Treatment can be offered once the diagnosis is made and cause known.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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