Loss of consciousness
Conditions
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures, also known as fits.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Fits or seizure
- Stiff muscles
- Loss of consciousness
- Unintentional passing of urine
- Confusion which is new
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Epilepsy.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Postural tachycardia syndrome
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart rate after sitting or standing up.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Dizzy or lightheaded on standing up
- Loss of consciousness
- Lightheaded or feeling dizzy
- Shortness of breath
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Postural tachycardia syndrome.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the name given to an abnormality of heart rhythm, characterised by a fast heartbeat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Loss of consciousness
- Chest pain
- Lightheaded or feeling dizzy
- Shortness of breath
Our Health A-Z contains more information on SVT.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
