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Re: Vaso Vagal Episode

From: matt

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THE EPISODES ARE CAUSED FROM A SHORT SUPPLY OF BLOOD TO THE BRAIN AND MOST PEOPLE PASS OUT THE UPSET STOMACH IS FROM BEING FRIGHTEND AFTER THE FALL IF YOU HAVE AN EPISODE CALL 911 IF YOU HIT YOUR HEAD OR HAVE BACK OR NECK PAIN IF YOU HAVE ONE WHILE STANDING UP I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I AM A PARAMEDIC WITH A MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENT

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