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What Causes Anxiety Induced Syncope In A Child?

I am a school nurse who has treated 2 girls this past week. One had 2x syncope episode - vitals remained stable through out episode, ekg normal eeg normal cleared by cardiology and neurology... episodes are lasting 30 min each. My diagnosis from md is anxiety induced syncope? I have never heard of this. Can you give me any futher information?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Anxiety induced syncope is a reality. Fainting, also called syncope (pronounced SIN-ko-pee), is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness and posture caused by decreased blood flow to the brain.

You may suffer from a simple fainting spell due to anxiety, fear, pain, intense emotional stress, hunger, or use of alcohol or drugs. Most people who suffer from simple fainting have no underlying heart or neurological (nerve or brain) problem.

Simple fainting may not last for more than 10 minutes. In your case, the children were under that condition for around 30 minutes. In that case, I suggest you to consult a physician to investigate.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Anxiety Induced Syncope In A Child?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Anxiety induced syncope is a reality. Fainting, also called syncope (pronounced SIN-ko-pee), is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness and posture caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. You may suffer from a simple fainting spell due to anxiety, fear, pain, intense emotional stress, hunger, or use of alcohol or drugs. Most people who suffer from simple fainting have no underlying heart or neurological (nerve or brain) problem. Simple fainting may not last for more than 10 minutes. In your case, the children were under that condition for around 30 minutes. In that case, I suggest you to consult a physician to investigate. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.