Vasovagal syncope happens when you faint as an overreaction to specific triggers, like seeing blood. Find out more about the symptoms.

Inherent in losing consciousness is an unknowable space, a moment in time experienced by the body and lost to the mind.

“ I am always so dizzy!” That was the beginning. My doctor shrugged his shoulders and said: “ We will keep an eye on that.” I knew something was off but really had nothing to report, I just knew I wasn’t right. I kept feeling like I was going to pass out. One day, I was home alone with my 4-year-...

Fainting or syncope is characterized by transient loss of consciousness and a spontaneous recovery.

Fainting (syncope) is a sudden loss of consciousness from a lack of blood flow to the brain. Learn more about reasons for passing out.

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