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Vomiting and Fainting

Hi all

My mom was violently ill this morning and blacked out. The last time this happened was over six months ago. It has happened at least six times in the last few years. The doctor is immediately called. An injection is given and/or Motillium is taken. After a few hours she is herself again.

My mom is 56. She is in perfect health besides this and is a retired school teacher. I am now beginning to worry. The GP has scheduled her for blood tests. Her eyes are often irritated and again the doctor can find no reasons for this. I would be greatful if anyone could at least point me in the right direction or ask me questions. I need to know is there anyway she can avoid this. She had a glass of wine the night before but the doctor does not believe this to be a cause.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes, my mom has been vomiting everyday for about a month and a half and has fainted during the middle of the day, in the shower, while walking, and in the middle of the night. She just did it again a few minutes ago, so I gave her some ginger ale a water and aspirin and she is now resting (under my close watch). Please anyone out there if you can help please respond.

I can't only have one parent.
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Hi,

Fainting or syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness from a lack of blood flow to the brain.  More important than immediate management is treating the underlying cause of the fainting. What other medical conditions, recent activity or illness does your mother have?

Most fainting is triggered by the vagus nerve. It connects the digestive system to the brain, and it's job is to manage blood flow to the gut. Vomiting, bearing down to have a bowel movement, or conditions that drop blood pressure amplify the effects of the vagus nerve and redirects much blood to the gut which may lead to fainting.

Dehydration, psychological triggers such as anxiety, panic disorder and stress, shock, drugs or alcohol, and heart arrythmia are other likely causes. It would be best to have a further evaluation done by your mother's doctor to rule out other causes. A referral to an opthalmologist may also rule out eye problems. Take care and keep us posted.
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