Question 1

what is flint disease?

Accepted Answer

Stone cutter: Flint disease if an occupational lung disease common in stone cutters caused by the inhalation of fine stone dust.

Question 2

should i only drink bottled water when i visit my cousin in flint, michigan?

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Yes: While the city has declared the treated water is now safe, there still may be residues of the chemicals in the pipes(esp in his home)

Question 3

what is fainting?

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Passing out: Loss of consciousness is fainting.  Typically from transient inadequate flow to the brain.  Can be caused by dehydration, vasovagal syn cope, trauma, intracranial bleeding, etc.

Question 4

why do i keep fainting ?

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Possibilities: Causes include dehydration, vasovagal reactions to pain or foul situations, anemia, low thyroid, cardiac problems, low blood pressure, autonomic syndromes, medication reactions, use of recreational drugs, (and maybe not fainting, but instead epileptic events).  See a doctor and get evaluated.

Question 5

can you die from fainting?

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Almost never, but...: Fainting, as it often happens when not quite enough blood flows to the brain, not due to a heart problem, leads to a quick awakening once the person is lying down for a minute or two. A primary care doctor can evaluate to see if  it is just this or more. If one is really unlucky, such as fainting when he is sweeping leaves off his second story roof, he'll tumble off, land on the concrete, and die.

Question 6

can chemicals cause fainting?

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Yes: Yes if the inhaled chemicals cause a sudden drop in BP or significant bronchospasm.

Question 7

what are some causes of fainting?

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Decreased bloodflow: Fainting is caused by a decreased bloodflow to the brain,causing your body to momentarily shut down. This can be due to something as simple as standing up too fast after sitting, or something as complex as a heart, brain, vascular, or other issue.

Working up the cause of fainting can be quite difficult, as there are so many possible causes. Moreover, the cause in 33% of cases is unknown!

Question 8

why do i have brief fainting spells?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: With such little information. See your doctor for a full evaluation.

Question 9

is syncope the same thing as fainting?

Accepted Answer

Syncope = fainting: Syncope is the medical term for "fainting". Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness because a person's blood supply to his brain momentarily decreased. The person returns to his usual state of mind quickly after regaining consciousness.

Question 10

how is syncope different from fainting?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Syncope is commonly used in medical settings, while fainting is used in everyday language, both to mean the same thing.

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