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Causes Of Fainting And Vomiting
Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode is brief (lasting less than a couple of minutes) and is followed by rapid and complete recovery. You may feel light-headed or
A longer, deeper state of
Alternative Names
Passed out; Light-headedness - fainting; Syncope; Vasovagal episode
Considerations
When you faint, you not only experience
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Syncope (Fainting)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Syncope is the medical term for fainting. This is a brief lapse in consciousness caused by transient cerebral hypoxia (diminished oxygen).Syncope... Read more »
Fainting
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Vomiting blood
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vomiting blood is the forcing of the stomach contents up through the esophagus (the swallowing tube) and out of the mouth, in which the vomit... Read more »
Nausea and vomiting
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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