Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Low blood pressure may cause no symptoms, but the presence of symptoms necessitates medical attention.Possible symptoms can include dizziness, ...

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that happens due to a decrease in blood flow to your brain. It’s more commonly known as fainting. Fainting accounts for between 3 and 5 percent of ...

A healthy 29-year-old guy who started having episodes of fainting had an unusual culprit to blame: his hair-loss medicine. The medication minoxidil (sold under the brand name Rogaine), which is used ...

I’ve always considered myself a health-conscious person—with one major exception. I have fainted, suddenly and inexplicably, for decades. For a long time, I didn’t look into why. I remember the first ...

Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to your brain not getting enough oxygen. While usually not serious, talk with a doctor if you have repeated fainting to rule out underlying medical ...

Why do I faint after seeing blood (Image Source: Freepik) If fainting at the sight of blood or collapsing after standing too quickly sounds familiar, you may likely be experiencing vasovagal syncope, ...

Fainting, also known as syncope, occurs when blood flow to the brain temporarily decreases — leading to a brief loss of consciousness. While it can result from dehydration, overheating, or medical ...

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