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What happend? all i sudden i started to slowly loose my breath then got light headed went in and out of conciness able to talk lots of ringin in ears

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

SYNCOPE: Your description is consistent with a fainting spell, which could be due to many causes, such as dehydration, over-heating, anemia, thyroid issues, medication reaction, vasovagal reaction, heart arrhythmia, allergic reaction. Does not sound c/w a seizure or epilepsy. See your doctor and get this assessed.

Answered 10/31/2013

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A member asked:

What happend? all i sudden i started to slowly loose my breath then got light headed went in and out of conciness able to talk lots of ringin in ears

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