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Feel faint when exercising after a meal. been told it is a vagus nerve problem. is there any fix for this?
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Fainting: As a general rule people should not exercise for two hours after a meal. The parasympathetic autonomic nervous system is activated during the digestive process. This will result in slowing of your heart rate and a slight reduction of your blood pressure. This is entirely normal. If you have symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting then consult your physician for further investigation.
Answered 4/27/2013
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