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Convulsive Syncope
Syncope a transient loss of consciousness which results from a momentary deficiency
in the blood flow to the brain.
Convulsive syncope is a disorder in which the brain reacts to the temporary depribation
of blood and oxygen which occurs during a faint by generating brief seizure activity.
It is a benign condition and does not suggest that epilepsy will develop at any point
in the future.
Some people may be diagnosed as being epileptic when they experience fainting and
fits.
Signs of Convulsive Syncope:
Sudden loss of consciousness.
Twitching.
Jerking.
Urinary incontinence
Faecal incontinence
Diagnosed as epilepsy the condition may be convulsive syncope.
Salt Deficiency
While the common advice is to avoid salt because of the possibility of high blood
pressure, heart disease and stroke there are some who have blood pressure that is
low and salt deficiency can be a contributing factor.
When salt levels in the body are low the body will attempt to compensate by reducing
the amount of fluid. The less fluid there is the more difficult it is for your body
to maintain your blood pressure.
Note
Before you start adding salt to your diet if you have experienced fainting and fits
confer with your health professional.
