10 Agoraphobia Symptoms
Symptom #8: Syncope
Syncope or fainting refers to the loss of consciousness and muscle strength when there is a fast onset with spontaneous discovery. Syncope is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain due to low blood pressure. Some associated symptoms include sweating, pale skin, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting, blurry vision, and more.
Causes of syncope include orthostatic hypotension, issues with the cardiovascular system, low blood pressure, dehydration, and even panic disorders. In agoraphobia, the patient tends to have a panic disorder causing hyperventilation, which reduces the amount of oxygen in the body contributing to syncope.
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