Reflex Syncope

Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly.
Complications of Vasovagal syncope include injury due to a fall.
Symptoms

Fainting

  • With exertion

or Dizziness

  • With exertion, After standing for a long period of time

  • Rapidly developing

common

Fatigue

common

Excessive sweating

  • Cold

common

Feel like vomiting

common

Transient visual loss

common

Irregular heartbeat

common

Difficulty breathing

  • Rapidly developing

common

Unusual lightness of skin color

common

Increased sensitivity to heat

common

Headache

  • Rapidly developing

  • Chronic or persistent pain

Chest discomfort

Confusion

or Feeling agitated

Abdominal pain

  • Nonspecific, non-focal

Risk factors

Standing for long periods

or Exercising

Hot, humid environments

Stress

or Anxiety

Difficulty passing stool

or Straining

Treatment
In most cases of vasovagal syncope, treatment is unnecessary. Your doctor may help you identify your fainting triggers and discuss ways you might avoid them.
Recommended specialist

If you have Reflex Syncope, then a visit to a cardiologist is highly recommended.

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