Vaso-Vagal Discussion

[ Home | Contents | Search | Post | Reply | Next | Previous | Up ]

Vaso Vagal Episode

From:
Date: 4/28/00
Time: 8:43:09 AM
Remote Name: 209.31.90.48

Comments

I have an 18 month old granddaughter who seems to have had a Vaso Vagal episode. Severe vomiting, diarrhea, extreme sweating and fainting or sizure type reaction. Is this uncommon for such a young age?

Re: Bicuspid aortic valve

From: Phendric@mc.utmck.edu

Comments

He should have an echocardiogram and based on the results of that, possibly an angiogram. The aortic valve can be replaced with mechanical (which I don't recommend) or tissue valves.

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.

Last changed: June 22, 2007