I faint almost on a regular basis and I am slightly mentally retarded.(this is not funny, please be mature) Im 18 can strokes be causing my fainting or vice versa?
2007-03-20 02:21:14 · 6 answers · asked by LALALALAM 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Thank you for the link and advice guys
2007-03-20 02:34:44 · update #1
HERE IS AN ARTICLE ON THE SUBJECT
http://familydoctor.org/065.xml
IT SOUNDS SCARY..DID YOU SEE A DOCTOR TO RULE OUT ANYTHING SERIOUS???
A LONG TME AGO THE LADIES USED TO USE A CORSET AND THEY WOULD PULL THEM REALLY TIGHT TO LOOK REALLY SKINNY AND THEY USED TO FAINT FROM IT...
STROKES WOULD CAUSE OTHER SYMPTOMS LIKE PARALYSIS OR HAVING A HARD TIME MOVING YOUR ARMS OR LEGS OR SPEAKNG ETC
HOPE YOU STOP FAINTING..YOU SOUND BRAVE
2007-03-20 02:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by enchanted mermaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I'll go with everyone else on this and say see a doctor, but it may not be serious. Many teens experiance Orthostatic hypotension (probably spelled wrong) which causes them to faint on a regular basis. If that's the case, then it's something you'll usually grow out of, but may have a problem with again when you're MUCH older. If that's the cause, then basically what's happening to you is that your bloodpressure is too low or dropping suddenly on you. Typically it's non-life threatening, just don't stand too fast and try to always remain calm.
2007-03-20 09:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by Nebai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows sweetie I suggest that u go directly to the doctor. Also fainting isn't because of a stroke it could be a blood pressure problem or your medication could be too strong for your system.
Get help now sweetie and being mentally retarded isn't funny.
2007-03-20 09:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sweet Chocolate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the doc order a CT and EEG for you to be certain all is well, as well as do a COMPLETE physical exam. Unless there is a family history of stroke it's rare, but not impossible, for someone to have mild strokes and/ or seisures at 18. Good luck!
2007-03-20 09:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not strokes, because you're too young, and probably don't have any risk factors for it. I would suspect that it's more likely seizures or epilepsy that are causing your fainting -- such a disorder is also consistent with your age, and reported mild mental retardation as well. Narcolepsy is also possible, but somewhat less likely.
2007-03-20 09:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honey, you need to see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. It is not normal to "faint" all the time.
PLEASE go to the doctor. NOW.
2007-03-20 09:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋