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Fainting Episodes. Taking Aspirin And Advil For Arthritis. Heart And Brain Test Normal. Cause?

I have had a series of passing out episodes. I have had heart and baarain checked out and the found nothing wrong. I live stress free, like my job, and cannot think of why this would happen. I have always had severe reactions to cigarette smoke , chalk dust, fermaldehyde, and other chemicals. Stated rotataing aspirin and Advil for arthritis. Wondering if aspirin could cause passing out. Its the one thing i changed because advil all the time lost its effectiveness. They did find low thyroid. Still adjusting it - only on lowest dose.
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Aspirin would not cause fainting episodes. So, we still need to find out the underlying cause of fainting in you.

Vasovagal syncope and neuro cardiogenic syncope are the most common causes of fainting.

I would suggest you consult a cardiac electrophysiologist and undergo HUTT (head up tilt test) for confirmation of diagnosis.

I hope it helps.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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Fainting Episodes. Taking Aspirin And Advil For Arthritis. Heart And Brain Test Normal. Cause?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Aspirin would not cause fainting episodes. So, we still need to find out the underlying cause of fainting in you. Vasovagal syncope and neuro cardiogenic syncope are the most common causes of fainting. I would suggest you consult a cardiac electrophysiologist and undergo HUTT (head up tilt test) for confirmation of diagnosis. I hope it helps. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist