10 Fainting Symptoms
Article Sources
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Migraine
Migraine is a symptom of fainting. Fainting is more common in people who experience migraine headaches. Although the actual cause of migraines is unknown, they could result from abnormal brain activity that temporarily affects nerve signals and blood vessels in a person's brain.
If left alone, a migraine can last up to 72 hours.5‘Migraine.’ Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201 Some people may experience the severe throbbing pain associated with this common health condition several times a month, while others may only encounter them once or twice a year.
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