Are paleness and rigidity during fainting episodes normal?

Question

Hello doctor,

I felt dizzy yesterday so I sat down. After that, I fainted. I do not know what happened. I thought that I am sleeping and someone is trying to wake me up. I know from my friends that while fainting I hit my head. My body was rigid with tilted head back, my eyes rolled back, I was pale and had blue lips. Is that normal? I have fainted twice during my life but never like that. I am taking no medications. I am a female, 26 years old.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to epilepsy seizures. For this reason, it is important consulting with a neurologist and performing an EEG (electroencephalography) and a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study. Some blood laboratory tests are necessary too as follows: 1. Complete blood count for anemia. 2. Blood electrolytes for possible imbalances. 3. Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction. 4. Fasting glucose levels for hypoglycemia. In the meantime, I would recommend measuring your blood pressure frequently (in order to exclude low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension).