SBT comedian Marlei Cevada, 48, revealed in a video posted to social media this week that she suffers from vasovagal syndrome. The syndrome has also been reported by other celebrities, including singer and actress Giulia Be, who was hospitalized on November 5, 2021 after fainting at home and hitting her head. At that time, she suffered a fractured skull and had to be taken to Sírio Libanês Hospital in São Paulo.
The protagonist of “After the Universe,” a Netflix film, shared the story on social media. “It was a fear, I’m not going to lie. I was at home and fainted. Thank god my girlfriend listened, she helped me. I broke part of my skull back here, it’s got a bump. “I have to be taken to hospital because there was a brain haemorrhage and you need 72 hours of observation to avoid the risk of further swelling or aggravation,” he said at the time. The singer was released on the 8th of this month.
The syndrome gained prominence after the interpreter of “Nina” and “Sangue” said that she was taken to the intensive care unit of a hospital in São Paulo after fainting twice. At the time, she explained that she had passed out in the bathroom at home and suffered another “blackout” when she arrived at the hospital.
On social media, Marlei said that she had undergone several tests to find out what had happened to her and this Thursday (7) the comedian said that she had been diagnosed with “vasovagal syndrome”, but she had already been released and was at home.
“All the tests I did were ‘fine’, I’m fine, I think it was a series of things that caused a lack of blood to the brain. I wasn’t eating, I was tired, I was taking medicine for the flu, a few things caused it, I had vasovagal syndrome according to some research, which is a lack of blood to the brain,” he commented.
On this occasion, Marlei also thanked the public for the messages of love and the team at Villa Lobos Hospital in São Paulo. “You were great […] “I will soon bring joy and make a difference again,” he promised.
What is Vasovagal Syndrome?
According to the Ministry of Health, vasovagal syndrome is characterized by “temporary loss of consciousness” and is caused “by a drop in blood pressure and heart rate due to the action of the vagus nerve in the neck.” The syndrome is caused “by the delay in the arrival of blood to the heart and brain.”
Symptoms include weakness, sweating, paleness, heat, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, or heart palpitations. In addition, according to the brochure, “closed or crowded environments, fasting, standing for long hours or anxiety are also key factors in triggering the problem.”
There is no specific treatment for Vasovagal syndrome, which is more common in women, as treatment must be behavioral. “People with this syndrome learn to avoid certain environments and control situations that can trigger it.”
“Other factors that can lead to fainting in people with this syndrome include: high emotions, anxiety, and alcohol use. Hydration helps control blood pressure and reduces the risk of fainting. […] In general, people with vasovagal syndrome live well. “However, if the necessary caution is not taken, the risk of fractures increases as a result of fainting and a feeling of insecurity, which can lead to depression and sadness,” emphasizes the ministry.
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