Fainting

With fainting, the subject changes from a normal to an unconscious state within seconds. Fainting is sometimes accompanied by brief clonic seizure activity but this generally requires no specific treatment or investigation. Fainting is simply managed by placing the patient in a recumbent position.

1. Ill-defined health conditions
2. Flight-related illness

1. Vasovagal syncope
2. Cardiac syncope

1. Panic disorder
2. Hypoglycaemia
3. Heat disorders
4. Heart-block
5. Dizziness
6. Cardiovascular disorders
7. Cardiomegaly

1. Anaphylaxis

1. Attack