Do kids outgrow vasovagal syncope?

Most patients with neurally mediated syncope will outgrow their symptoms. This may take several years though. Patients who are fainting despite these measures can be seen in our Syncope Clinic.

What causes chronic vasovagal syncope?

Vasovagal syncope is the most common cause of fainting. It happens when the blood vessels open too wide and/or the heartbeat slows, causing a temporary lack of blood flow to the brain.

Why would a 6 year old pass out?

Other possible dangerous causes of syncope (passing out) in children include heat stroke, allergic reactions, low blood pressure, toxic exposures, drug side effects or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The most common cause of kids passing out is called vasovagal syncope (neurocardiogenic).

Is vasovagal syncope genetic?

Observations such as these have suggested that there may be a genetic predisposition to vasovagal syncope. It seems to have a high prevalence in some families; having a parent who faints increases the likelihood of an offspring fainting, and this is increased even further if both biological parents faint.

Is vasovagal and pots the same thing?

Most patients who present to a cardiologist with syncope have vasovagal (reflex) syncope. A common confounder of vasovagal syncope and presyncope is postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a multisystem disorder of the autonomic nervous system.

Can vasovagal be cured?

There is no standard treatment that can cure all causes and types of vasovagal syncope. Treatment is individualized based on the cause of your recurrent symptoms. Some clinical trials for vasovagal syncope have yielded disappointing results. If frequent fainting is affecting your quality of life, talk to your doctor.

Why would a 7 year old faint?

Dehydration is the most common cause of fainting in children. When the body doesn’t get enough fluid intake, the blood pressure can drop, which can cause inadequate blood flow to the brain. In many cases, as a first step, pediatricians will recommend that children who have fainted simply drink more.

Why would an 8 year old pass out?

Dehydration is the most common cause of fainting in children. Not drinking enough fluids also reduces blood volume and lowers blood pressure. Standing still for a long time in one place. This can cause the blood to pool in the legs because of gravity or standing up quickly.

Is vasovagal syncope curable?

Vasovagal syncope is usually harmless and requires no treatment. But it’s possible that you may injure yourself during a vasovagal syncope episode. Your doctor may recommend tests to rule out more-serious causes of fainting, such as heart disorders.

Is vasovagal syncope a neurological disorder?

Syncope isn’t normally a primary sign of a neurological disorder, but it may indicate an increased risk for neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), diabetic neuropathy, and other types of neuropathy.

Is vasovagal syncope chronic?

Again, with Vasovagal Syncope, there is a sudden activation of the Vagus nerve. This is something that can occur episodically and recurrent. It also can be chronic and can cause flare-ups with crescendo phases to occur where people can go into almost Syncopal phases of fainting every day.

What is Frank syncope?

Syncope (pronounced “sin ko pea”) is the medical term for fainting or passing out. It is caused by a temporary drop in the amount of blood that flows to the brain. Syncope can happen if you have a sudden drop in blood pressure, a drop in heart rate, or changes in the amount of blood in areas of your body.