Question 1

tachycardia, sharp heart pain, loss of consciousness and paraesthesia (pins and needles sensation)..?

Accepted Answer

Call 911: Although this could represent hyperventilation or an anxiety attack, let a trained physician decide, don't run he risk of ignoring symptoms that could represent a heart attack.

Question 2

how come i always black out in fights?

Accepted Answer

If you are referring: To physical altercations in which you sustain head injuries - you may have sustained concussions. Repeated concussions are dangerous to your health. If this is the case, neurological evaluation would be prudent. If i did not get the jest of your question, please clarify and re-ask.

Question 3

why is it that i black out from not eating?

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Energy: If you do not eat, you are not giving the body energy to function.  The most important organ in the body that requires the most amount of fuel is the brain.  Without fuel/energy, the brain shuts down and you can black out.

Question 4

i have been experiencing a weird sensation when i stand up too quick. i will black out and i have also fallen to the floor a couple times. during these im pretty sure i have also convulsed. these convulsions dont happen every time just sometimes?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. In the mean time, change your body position very slowly, from supine to sitting and standing. Hydrate yourself adequately with gatorade or drink for athletics. Good luck.

Question 5

how come i black out sometimes?

Accepted Answer

I do not know the: Reason for your blackouts. But, this should be considered serious. Recommend prompt medical evaluation.

Question 6

what can cause a sudden black out?

Accepted Answer

Vasovegal: Vasovegal responce; also dependes on age. You have to check the heart valve and carotid artery by doing ultrasound.

Question 7

what causes a sudden black out in vision?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A number of conditions can cause a sudden blackout of vision. Most of these are vascular events affecting important structions in the visual pathway, such as retinal aretery or vein occlusion, hemorrhages, and vasospasm. We see with both our eyes and our brain, and these structures require perfusion of blood for oxygen, butrition and proper function.

Question 8

why do i loose my vision when i black out?

Accepted Answer

Why blacking out?: The vision and brain are very sensitive to blood flow and oxygen levels in the blood. People are very attuned to their vision, so changes there are often noticed first. Visual symptoms before blacking out can include dimming of the vision, loss of peripheral or central vision, waviness of the vision, and then finally loss of vision. Why are you having black outs? That should definitely be checked.

Question 9

what to do if i black out everytime i stand up?

Accepted Answer

Please seek prompt: Medical care. You may be dehydrated or have postural hypotension.  In the meantime go slowly from lying to sitting and from sitting to standing.

Question 10

what could cause me to black out when i am angry?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Consider attending a meeting of alcoholics anonymous if you are blacking out from drinking.

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