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vaso-vagal response syndrome

From: worried sister

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My brother (30 years old) has been passing out when laughing, his doctor said that it is vv response syndrome. He said it is "nothing" to worry about and that they will keep a "eye on it". I worry that he will pass out while driving (which he has done) or pass out and hurt himself. Isnt there something to be done about it?

This web site is not a substitute for a thorough medical evaluation and diagnosis of your vaso-vagal type symptoms.  Medical treatment and diagnosis is the only acceptable initial response to these serious symptoms since they might present from any number of life threatening and treatable illnesses. It is for you and your physician to rule out more serious illnesses; Please don't use this online forum as an alternative to getting responsible medical attention and being under the care of a physician for the duration of any unknown, suspected or dangerous vaso-vagal syndrome symptoms.

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