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Are Rare Episodes Of Vasovagal Syncope A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 11 May 2016

Question: Hi , I am 32 years old and have seen some Vasovagal Syncope episodes for couple of times. First time I seen it when I was 18 years old and that was due to some very tense situation. But after that in 2001 when I was 22 years old I gone through some minor accident and during first aid I again gone through it.

Now after 2001 I again seen this episode in 2015 when I was giving blood for body checkup. But when I see any body crying badly during any death and before giving blood for checkup / donation I have an fear of Vasovagal Syncope. I consulted doctors they told me its normal and do not require any treatment. My routine life is normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Since it's not a recurrent problem, so you need not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic, I have gone through your question very diligently and I will try to help you out in best possible way.

Since you don't have a recurrent problem, so you need not to worry at all. However I would advise you for a battry of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, Liver function test, blood sugar, thyroid test, lipid profile and ECG to rule out any organic cause of the syncope. If you have these reports with you than upload me the reports.

if all the test reports comes normal, than you need not to even think that you have such a problem?
However I would like further information like your weight height, built and relevant medical and family history for better assessment of the condition.

Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (31 minutes later)

Hi Sir,

Thanks for your response. Please give me an test prescription to be presented to lab for tests. My height is 5.8" and 85 KG is weight. Yes weight is an another area because I take very normal diet like 1-2 chapati in breakfast , 2 in lunch and XXXXXXX 2 in night. But My weight seems very high than normal since I see peoples are of my age group eat twice thrice than me and are not over weight.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No specific test for vasovagal shock, it's a clinical diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again and thanks for the follow up question.

There is no specific test for vasovagal shock, it's just a clinical diagnosis. I would advise you keep a regular check for blood pressure.

Tests is only required when you feel it's a recurrent problem and you want to clear your doubts otherwise not indicated.
You can visit any nearest laboratory or diagnostic center for these tests.

Weight gain depends upon dietary intake and physical activity. I would advise you to take lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Try to avoid fatty fried and junk food.
Exercise regularly or at least 5 days a week.

Hope I could answer your question, do let me know if you have any more queries.
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak