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What Causes Recurrent Fainting?
my daughter is 18 and has for at least 5 years episodes of passing out. generally it has been in the shower and it is only for a few seconds that she can recall. she does have a history of low vitamin D. she doesn t eat the best. she is about 5 1 maybe 105lbs.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Your symptoms can be because of anemia or hypoglycemia. I suggest you to first check your hemoglobin level and random blood sugar. Your blood pressure measurement also advisable. Otological examination should be done to rule out inner ear infection or other pathology. If no cause found than CT scan advisable. According to cause specific treatment given.
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Your symptoms can be because of anemia or hypoglycemia. I suggest you to first check your hemoglobin level and random blood sugar. Your blood pressure measurement also advisable. Otological examination should be done to rule out inner ear infection or other pathology. If no cause found than CT scan advisable. According to cause specific treatment given.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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