Reflex syncope needs to apply drugs according to specific triggers; common triggers mainly include excessive mental tension, postural hypotension, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, etc. In terms of treatment, it can be done by adjusting the mind, regulating the emotion, and applying relevant drugs for the original disease.
1. Excessive mental tension: If the reflex syncope is caused by excessive mental tension due to encountering certain stressful events, no special medication is needed. For this situation usually do not need special medication, it is recommended to adjust their own mind, relax, maintain a relaxed mood, is conducive to the rapid disappearance of symptoms.
2. Postural hypotension: If the reflex syncope is caused by postural hypotension, resulting in transient insufficient perfusion of the brain, the reflex syncope is caused. Oxytetracycline, Truxidopa, Fludrocortisone, Midodrine and other drugs can be applied for treatment to improve postural hypotension.
3. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: If the reflex syncope is caused by glossopharyngeal neuralgia, anti-neuralgia drugs such as carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine can be applied, and anticonvulsant drugs such as gabapentin and phenytoin sodium can be applied. In addition, it is also necessary to apply drugs that nourish the nerves such as B vitamins and methylcobalamin.
If reflex syncope occurs frequently, you should seek medical treatment as early as possible and be guided by a doctor after finding the causative factors.