10 Causes of Syncope
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Standing Still Too Long
Humans have evolved to spend a lot of time on their feet, so prolonged periods of time spent upright are usually not a problem for us. When fit and healthy, we can often travel great distances by walking or even running. This ability to travel far helped us to thrive when we were still living in the wild as it allowed us to find the food and shelter we need.
While we are used to being upright when on the move, standing still for a long time is something we are not so used to. If we are not walking or running, we usually sit or lie down until it’s time to move again. However, stand still for too long and you might find that you pass out from decreased oxygen to the brain.
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