Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

is syncope the same thing as fainting?

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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 5

how is syncope different from fainting?

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

Question 6

what are the common triggers of syncope?

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Syncope triggers: The triggers for syncope depends on the type of syncope. For vasovagal or neurocardiogenic syncope the common triggers are dehydration and stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, decongestants and dietary aides or supplements. As always talk your doctor for more details.

Question 7

will a person have syncope all his life?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Syncope can be infrequent in most people without an underlying medical diagnosis. Many times simple lifestyle adjustments can diminish or stop future episodes. It really depends upon the  individual.

Question 8

what are the causes of syncope in youngsters?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The most common cuase for syncope, or fainting, is a temporary imbalance in the nervous system leading to low heart rate or blood pressure. It is most common in adolescents, it is typically not dangerous and most outgrow the condition. Much less common, but more concerning, are cardiac causes including arrhythmias and structural heart problems that limit the blood flow to the brain.

Question 9

must i seek immediate help if i have syncope?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Passing out is common and common causes are emotion, dehydration, medications.  Depending on age abnormalities of heart rhythm become more prevalent.  Rare entities such as cardiomyopathy are possible in younger patients.  If first episode and there is a clear precipitant it is probably not necessary to see doc.  If this is recurrent or there is no clear explanation see doc soon.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: syncope?

Accepted Answer

Passing out: Or loss of consciousness.

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