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What happens when you faint while laughing?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Laughter-induced or: Gelastic syncope is extremely rare. It is thought to be a sub-type of the situational syncopes; a valsalva-type effect: increased pressure in the chest reduces venous blood return resulting in decreased heart output and a transient reduction in blood flow to the brain, therefore fainting. Precautions are important to prevent injury if fainting occurs. Best regards.

Answered 4/1/2023

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