Q: 4 y old had vasovagal attack pediatric ask for cbc ecg eeg urine k na ca li every thing was normal except li <0.3 & ionized ca 4.2 he ask psych.advi?

See another Doctor.: Often a problem which results in a vasovagal incident is lack of hydration. If your child is overheated and has low hydration with loss of important electrolytes, fainting can occur. The pediatrician may want you to dilute gatorade with water to help with hydration and electrolyte balance. Good luck!

Q: i have panic attacks and faint every time i'm hurt (sprained ankle, thrown out back, etc) (vasovagal syncope?) 50mgzoloft helped; what else can i do?

Therapy and Meds: Zoloft (sertraline) is a very appropriate medication to help with panic attacks. Since you have received benefit from 50mg consider talking with your prescribing provider about increasing the dose to get more help, as long as you are tolerating the medication. In addition, it would be helpful to start seeing a therapist to discuss better ways of coping with your anxiety. Monitor your overall health as well.

Q: vasovagal conditions hereditary?

Vasovagal: Yes. There are reports of hereditary situations that could trigger vasovagal response.

Q: what's a vasovagal reaction feel like?

Vasovagal : Clammy or sweaty, lightheaded or dizzy & possibly nauseous.

Q: whats vasovagal syncope?

A Drop in Heart Rate: Vasovagal syncope refers to passing out when the vagus or 10th cranial nerve is stimulated. One important function of the vagus is to slow your heart down. Any activity that increases the pressure inside your abdomen can stimulate the vagus. So vasovagal syncope often happens when one is bearing down to try to urinate as in elderly men standing at the toliet.

Q: what is vasovagal syncope?

Common fainting: When the nerve vagus causes a fainting spell. Usually this happens in responds to a recent stimulus like when injecting needles, watching blood, during medical procedures, while fasting, while standing for long periods, while in fear or panic. When there is no other obvious cause for fainting it is said that is called "vasovagal syncope". There are other causes of syncope or loss of consciousness.

Question 1

what is causes of vasovagal attack?

Accepted Answer

Sight of blood: A number of people have a severe reaction to the sight of blood and pass out from the sit of blood. They recover on their own. It can be also a reaction to stress. They get clammy and drop their blood pressure and lose consciousness for a brief moment.

Question 2

what are the ways to control vasovagal attacks?

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Many: Sufficient hydration is first line.  If this is adequate then low dose beta blockers.  Reevaluate after.

Question 3

can an enlarged prostrate cause a vasovagal attack?

Accepted Answer

Vagal: Not exactly but straining to urinate can drop your blood pressure akin to a vagal attack.

Question 4

treatment for frequent vasovagal attacks? i'm on propranolol 20 mg 2x daily for svt & keep having these attacks.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: I suggest seeing the doctor who prescribed the propranolol.  Propranolol can lower the heart rate and cause fainting just like a vasovagal attack.  They can evaluate your heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure and see if your current dose is appropriate.

Question 5

4 y old had vasovagal attack pediatric ask for cbc ecg eeg urine  k na ca li every thing was normal except li <0.3 & ionized ca 4.2 he ask psych.advi?

Accepted Answer

See another Doctor.: Often a problem which results in a vasovagal incident is lack of hydration.  If your child is overheated and has low hydration with loss of important electrolytes, fainting can occur.  The pediatrician may want you to dilute gatorade with water to help with hydration and electrolyte balance.  Good luck!

Question 6

i have panic attacks and faint every time i'm hurt (sprained ankle, thrown out back, etc) (vasovagal syncope?) 50mgzoloft helped; what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

Therapy and Meds: Zoloft (sertraline) is a very appropriate medication to help with panic attacks. Since you have received benefit from 50mg consider talking with your prescribing provider about increasing the dose to get more help, as long as you are tolerating the medication. In addition, it would be helpful to start seeing a therapist to discuss better ways of coping with your anxiety. Monitor your overall health as well.

Question 7

vasovagal conditions hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal: Yes.  There are reports of hereditary situations that could trigger vasovagal response.

Question 8

what's a vasovagal reaction feel like?

Accepted Answer

Vasovagal : Clammy or sweaty, lightheaded or dizzy & possibly nauseous.

Question 9

whats vasovagal syncope?

Accepted Answer

A Drop in Heart Rate: Vasovagal syncope refers to passing out when the vagus or 10th cranial nerve is stimulated.  One important function of the vagus is to slow your heart down.  Any activity that increases the pressure inside your abdomen can stimulate the vagus.  So vasovagal syncope often happens when one is bearing down to try to urinate as in elderly men standing at the toliet.

Question 10

what is vasovagal syncope?

Accepted Answer

Common fainting: When the nerve vagus causes a fainting spell. Usually this happens in responds to a recent stimulus like when injecting needles, watching blood, during medical procedures, while fasting, while standing for long periods, while in fear or panic.  When there is no other obvious cause for fainting it is said that is called "vasovagal syncope". There are other causes of syncope or loss of consciousness.

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