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Is there a name for blacking out suddenly? it's often accompanied with loud ringing for a moment, light headedness and a loss in balance. few seconds at most and is often triggered by temp changes

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Syncope vs vertigo : If you totally lose consciousness, it is called syncope. If you lose partial or have altered consciousness, it could be caused by a number of things. Make an appointment with a neurologist ASAP to be evaluated and treated. Have someone else drive for you or take a taxi till you are cleared to drive safely.

Answered 6/5/2015

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