Managing symptoms

We understand the challenges of managing symptoms and striving for a better quality of life with fainting. Explore our comprehensive collection of articles for valuable insights and effective strategies to take charge of your well-being.

Fluid

Adequate hydration as a cornerstone treatment for patients with syncope

Managing Stress

Stress can often exacerbate symptoms of syncope and learning how to manage stress can often be a useful technique

Trigger avoidance

Avoiding triggers as an important strategy to stop fainting

Elevating the bed head

If you have daily persistent symptoms of dizziness and low blood pressure, sleeping with your head higher and feet lower can help you improve over time

Salt

Salt may be appropriate for patients, particularly with low blood pressures, to help improve symptoms of syncope

Compression garments

Lower limb and abdominal compression can be useful to minimise symptoms of syncope

Keeping cool

Knowing how to keep cool including tips and tricks, can be very helpful in managing syncope symptoms

Medications

Several medications are used to help improve symptoms of syncope. More common ones include midodrine and fludrocortisone.

Breathwork

Harnessing the Power of Breathing for Autonomic Dysfunction: Promoting Balance and Well-being

Isometric Exercises

Isometric counterpressure exercises are specific exercises that you can perform when you recognise the onset of fainting symptoms to prevent loss of consciousness