Thank you for your question.
For your case, vasovagal syncope is triggered by straining, long periods of standing, or stress. This can cause a sudden drop in your heart rate and blood pressure.
There are a couple of things you can try before seeing your cardiologist:
- Don’t stand for too long
- If you’re not feeling well, exhausted or stressed, go get some rest.
- Drink more water as your cardiologist suggested
- You can practice elevating your legs above your heart, with your body lying flat on your back.
- Wearing compressions socks will help too
However, if you’ve done all the things above and you’re still feeling unwell, please do arrange to see your cardiologist sooner!
You can also refer to this link on vasovagal syncope to better understand the condition, and how you can prevent it.
