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3-1/2 weeks ago, I ate a big steak. I got up, I think, but all a really remember is falling against a table and waking up on the floor. I believe I separated some ribs on the right side. I don t have health insurance, so I have just let it heal. Last night, I ate a pot pie and felt as though I had eaten too much or too quickly. I sat on my bed, and sometime shortly thereafter, I found myself on the floor again. I am 55, nonsmoker, and I don t have any known health conditions except Barrett s esophagus and an mild prostate enlargement (I take Protonix and Terazosin for these. I am curious to know what might be causing this.
Wed, 30 May 2018
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From what you described is called sudden loss of consciousness (LOC). Mostly this is from two systems, either from the heart (like rhythm problem) or from the brain (like seizures). So it should always be taken a bit seriously. You should talk to your doctor, who would be asking you more question and then investigations to fix the cause. It should not be ignored.
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From what you described is called sudden loss of consciousness (LOC). Mostly this is from two systems, either from the heart (like rhythm problem) or from the brain (like seizures). So it should always be taken a bit seriously. You should talk to your doctor, who would be asking you more question and then investigations to fix the cause. It should not be ignored.
Hope I have answered, any further help asked for would be appreciated.
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