Question 1

sometimes my vision feels brighter and almost unreal. i have a huge fear of fainting. does this sound like warning signs for fainting or just anxiety?

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Symptoms: I would get an examination, these could be symptoms of an ocular migraine, or even seizures if you feel like you are losing consciousness. A full exam including listening to your heart and assessing the regularity of your heartbeat, thyroid,  A full history and physical exam are indicated. It may just be anxiety as well, however the differential is large and worth looking into things in my opinion

Question 2

what is the chance of having lqts if i had long qtc on one ecg but not on another? also had one episode of fainting without warning signs.

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Long QT: What you describe could be entirely normal, QT is not fixed. If you are concerned see your Doctor for more history and examination and if necessary workup.

Question 3

is it possible to have a heart attack without any warning signs? symptoms of heart attack  (dizziness, anxiety, cough, fainting, etc) are very similar to other conditions, how can i figure out if those are signs of heart attack?

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Chest : Chest pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, and sweating are the most common symptoms of a heart attack.  Some people will describe it as feeling like indigestion, or may have aching in the arms, jaw, shoulder, or upper back.

The likelihood of a heart attack increases as the number of symptoms increase, and the probability is also higher in someone over the age of forty.  These symptoms are also more worrisome in people who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.  However, it is quite possible to have a heart attack with few or mild symptoms, and while less common, they can occur in people under the age of forty.

Unfortunately, many other conditions can produce symptoms that are similar or identical to a heart attack, including heartburn, panic attacks, collapsed lungs, and pulmonary embolism.

It may be impossible to distinguish a heart attack from other conditions without testing, even for a seasoned physician.  For this reason, you should seek care immediately if these symptoms occur.  Unexplained fainting should always be checked out promptly.  Similarly, chest discomfort or difficulty breathing that lasts more than 10-15 minutes is grounds for going to the nearest emergency room.

Question 4

what are the signs that someone might be having a heart attack, stroke, seizure, or is fainting. what is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Basic life support: Make sure their airway is clear, lie them flat and yell for help. Call 911. If they can talk and have a pulse, hold their hand until the paramedics get there. If they don't have a pulse, start chest compressions. Heart attack patients usually have chest pain, strokes are usually painless (maybe terrible headache) but some part of the body isn't working. Seizures are usually jerking. But you can't.

Question 5

i'm having headaches,cold sweats, mood swings,thirst,& feeling like fainting.my dad was a type 1 diabetic.are these signs and should i be tested soon?

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Yes, these are some: of the signs of possible diabetes.   Go to your GP ASAP, and take someone with you or have them drive, just in case.   Do some research on diabetes on your own so you are informed when at the doc's office.   Take care of this soon.

Question 6

what could nausea, tunnel vision, and fainting be signs of. had an ekg, eeg, blood tests, tilt table, echo, neurologist and cardiologist visits.?

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Vasovagal: Did you have a positive tilt table ?  This can be vasovagal. It depends on your medications, work up.

Question 7

what is micturital syncope?

Accepted Answer

Vagus Nerve: In order to emply one's bladder, one has to tighten up the abdominal muscles to increase the pressure surrounding the bladder.  This process results in increased stimulation of the vagus nerve or tenth cranial nerve, which incidentally slows the heart rate.  Sudden drops in the heart rate and blood pressure then cause susceptible people to pass out or have syncope.

Question 8

what could the causes of syncope be?

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Broad question: There are volumes of books and week long seminars on the topic. Common causes are orthostatic hypo tension where BP drops when standing too quikly, heart block that may need a pace maker, structual heart disease such as hocm and as, etc. You need a full history and physical, ecg, labs echo, holter to start.

Question 9

can i die from syncope if i ignore it?

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No: Probably not -- but you can certainly hurt yourself as a result of syncope so i would strongly recommend that you address the matter if you have syncope.

Question 10

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.

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Sometimes my vision feels brighter and almost unreal. i have a huge fear of fainting. does this sound like warning signs for fainting or just anxiety?

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What is the chance of having lqts if i had long qtc on one ecg but not on another? also had one episode of fainting without warning signs.

A member asked:

Is it possible to have a heart attack without any warning signs? symptoms of heart attack (dizziness, anxiety, cough, fainting, etc) are very similar to other conditions, how can i figure out if those are signs of heart attack?

A member asked:

What are the signs that someone might be having a heart attack, stroke, seizure, or is fainting. what is the appropriate response?

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I'm having headaches,cold sweats, mood swings,thirst,& feeling like fainting.my dad was a type 1 diabetic.are these signs and should i be tested soon?

A member asked:

What could nausea, tunnel vision, and fainting be signs of. had an ekg, eeg, blood tests, tilt table, echo, neurologist and cardiologist visits.?

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What is micturital syncope?

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What could the causes of syncope be?

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Can i die from syncope if i ignore it?

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Is syncope the same thing as fainting?

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