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Whenever i laugh i get a very strong feeling that i am about to pass out?
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The feeling of passing out while laughing can be a concerning symptom and may be indicative of an underlying medical condition. One possible explanation for this sensation is a decrease in blood pressure, which can occur during laughter and cause a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain. This is serious get checked. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3736168/
Answered 6/5/2023
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Laughter induced syncope is believed to be a vasovagal type of reaction and your description seems to fit this scenario that has been described in the literature. Talk to your doc about it.
Answered 6/7/2023
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