Are there non-cardiogenic causes for syncope?
Orthostatic syncope is the inability to maintain normal blood pressure while standing Due to disorders of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which manages most of our automatic bodily functions; problems with this mechanism is called dysautonomia May occur in healthy people as a result of standing for long periods, exercise or overeating Conditions such as diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis or conditions that cause nerve damage may contribute to this problem Metabolic syncope can occur in situations of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperventilation (rapid, shallow breathing) Non-cardiogenic syncope may be triggered by several factors: Any condition that causes low blood pressure Loss of blood volume caused by bleeding, diarrhea or vomiting Eating a large meal or drinking alcohol Vigorous exercise without re-hydration Medications, such as diuretics, that have led to, excessive fluid loss Menstruation “Hypersensitive” autonomic nervous system, in response to triggers,
