what does the term heat syncope mean?

Question

How to keep our body heat? I mean to avoid our body from negative degree?. Any food items like vegetable or fruits?

Answer 1

Overheats and faints: A person who gets overheated will automatically dilate (widen) the blood vessels in his skin so that more blood will flow to the skin. His body does this in hopes of cooling him down, just like the elephant who sends more blood to his ears to cool his body down. The person, however, feels lightheaded and may faint because there is not enough blood flowing his brain (too much blood is in the skin).

Answer 2

Heat exhaustion: Any person having syncope while exposed to the sun or warm temperatures. This is associated to the vasodilation, to the perspiration o lack of perspiration, associated to dehydration, fasting, or to exertion. If severe could cause signs of stroke then called heat-stroke.

Answer 3

Yes: Syncope is loss of consciousness due to transitory decline in blood flow to brain. This can be caused by irregular heart rate or rhythm or by alteration of blood volume or distribution.

Answer 4

Yes: If your heart rate is not sufficient you may experience syncope. It may be an isolated rhythm problem, or the heart rate may be temporarily insufficient due to other circumstances.

Answer 5

Bradycardia : if the heart rate is slow enough to impair cerebral perfusion, syncope results

Answer 6

Sometimes: When someone has syncope, they should always have a medical evaluation as many causes can be treated successfully. Unfortunately some, especially frail elderly patients, have limited treatment options in which case a wheelchair can make the difference in being able to do all sorts of common daily activities as well as get out of the home.

Answer 7

Syncope: Most syncope patients have no need for a wheelchair. There certainly may be some who do need a wheelchair but their doctor should be the one who recommends it, or perhaps a physical therapist if they are associated with one.

Answer 8

Overheats and faints: A person who gets overheated will automatically dilate (widen) the blood vessels in his skin so that more blood will flow to the skin. His body does this in hopes of cooling him down, just like the elephant who sends more blood to his ears to cool his body down. The person, however, feels lightheaded and may faint because there is not enough blood flowing his brain (too much blood is in the skin).

Answer 9

Feinting: Heat feinting or syncope occurs when the body overheats and tries to lower its temp. It does this by sweating and dilating small vessels near the surface to radiate heat. So the combination of loss of water and salt from sweating and dilation of blood vessels can cause a drop of blood pressure which can cause you to feint.

Answer 10

Passing out: Syncope is a generic term for passing out. Alot of things can cause it, some serious, some not so serious. So heat syncope would be, passing out due to the heat. Stay well hydrated!

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

Mayo: According to mayo clinic vasovagal syncope is the most common cause of fainting. Vasovagal syncope occurs when your body overreacts to triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. The trigger results in vasovagal syncope — a brief loss of consciousness caused by a sudden drop in your heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces blood flow to your brain.

Answer 13

Agree with Dr. M: An addition item to address is hydration. Drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless.

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