Title: Blackouts : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Headings: Blackouts : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Blackouts : Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Table of Contents
About Blackouts
Fragmentary Blackouts
En Bloc Blackouts
How Serious Are Blackouts?
Vasovagal Syncope
Drugs/Alcohol Abuse
Syncope
Traumatic Events
Symptoms Associated With Blackout
Signs When You Suffer Nervous System Blackouts
Other Symptoms
Serious Symptoms Along With Blackouts
Causes Of Blackouts
High Alcohol Consumption
Traumatic Incidents Causing Blackouts
Substance-Related Issues Of Blackouts
Diseases Causing Blackouts
Serious/Life-Threatening Causes Of Blackouts
People Prone To Blackouts
Excess Alcohol Consumption
Low Blood Pressure
Low Blood Sugar
Epilepsy
Extreme Stress
Reactions to Medications
Diagnosing Blackouts
Complete Medical History
Check Blood Pressure
Blood Tests
Imaging Tests
EEG
ECG
Treatment For Blackouts
Complications Of Blackouts
Serious Complications/Irreversible Damage
Other Issues
Prevent Blackouts
Steps To Prevent Vasovagal Syncope
Steps To Prevent Alcohol-Induced Blackouts
Prevent Alcohol-Induced Blackouts
Steps To Prevent Blackouts Due To Traumatic Events
Conclusion

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Substance-Related Issues Of Blackouts
Fainting can occur due to the use of recreational drugs or other substances like alcohol. So, you can suffer from the issue due to the following: Alcohol intoxication
Recreational drug use
Exposure to poisons like pesticides or cleaning chemicals
Side effects due to medications used for cancer treatment or seizures
Anesthesia agents
Diseases Causing Blackouts
You can suffer from diseases causing fainting episodes. So, the health issues triggering the problem are: Depression
Anemia
Brain tumor or injury
Spinal cord trauma or tumor
Dehydration (loss of fluids as well as electrolytes causing life-threatening complication without treatment)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Dementia
Epilepsy (the disorder of the brain, causing recurrent seizures)
Nutritional deficiency
Brain infection
Postural hypotension
Inflammation and swelling of the brain caused by a viral infection (Encephalitis)
Nutrient deficiency
Parkinson’s disease (the disorder of the brain affecting a person’s movement and coordination)
Serious/Life-Threatening Causes Of Blackouts
In some cases, blackouts may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. These include: Traumatic injury
Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Abnormal/weakened heart muscle, leading to malfunction of the heart (Cardiomyopathy)
Severe infection
Stroke
Heart valve diseases and disorders
People Prone To Blackouts
Some people are prone to blackout more compared to others. The risk factors associated with the episodes are: Excess Alcohol Consumption
Middle-aged men and women who suffer from alcoholism can experience fainting episodes. Their heavy drinking habits put them at risk of the condition.