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Is there a difference in symptoms between fainting due to heart and fainting due to neurological reasons?
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Difficult: To sort out at times since the symptoms often overlap. A good history and physical is critical. See your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 10/19/2012
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Oh yes!: Syncope (fainting) from cardiac reasons is most often due to changes in rhythm (though there are less common cardiac causes) and is often fairly sudden; you might have no warning, or only a few seconds. Fainting from neurologic causes can be sudden, yes, but sometimes has a much more prolonged "build up" of symptoms. These can include: headache, hot/cold, whooshing in ears, dizziness, and more.
Answered 12/16/2013
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