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10726861 tn?1412304012

feeling faint

this happened a few times to me i am  laying down and i feel that i am going to faint things look a little dim and my heart beats hard not fast hard it happens when i am not laying down also but it is so strange that i feel that way laying down at time also any one have any idea the reson this could be
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612876 tn?1355514495
Orthostatic hypotension isn't really relevant when a person is lying down. This could be a cardiac issue. Please consult your cardiologist. You most likely need to have a holter monitor test to rule out cardiac causes of pre-syncope and syncope, and possibly a stress echocardiogram as well.

In rare cases, people will feel faint even whilst lying down with autonomic dysfunction, but it's necessary to rule out cardiac issues before assuming this is an autonomic issue.
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Hello,
Have a quick look at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension
This may help you understand your symptoms.
I hope after reading this you will better understand such symptoms. If you have continuing concerns please consult your Doctor.
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