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. 2024 Jun 11;16(6):e62201. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62201

Table 2. Characteristics of syncope during performing domestic pilgrimage.

Data is represented as numbers (n) and percentages (%)

Parameters Syncope during pilgrimage (n= 69;18.1%)
  n %
Frequency Once 49 71.00%
More than once 20 29.00%
Preceding warning symptoms (lightheadedness, nausea, or dizziness) Yes 56 81%
No 13 18.80%
Complete loss of consciousness Yes 57 82.60%
No 12 17.40%
Duration < 1 minute 17 24.60%
1-5 minutes 8 11.60%
6-10 minutes 2 2.90%
I don't know 42 60.90%
Triggers Sudden standing from sitting position 69 100.00%
During crowding 43 62.30%
With stressful conditions 30 43.50%
Prolonged standing 21 30.40%
During walking 11 15.90%
Traumatic injuries Yes 33 47.80%
No 36 52.20%
Medical consultation Yes 56 81.20%
No 13 18.80%
Medical reasons Heat illness 48 69.60%
Dehydration 24 34.80%
Over exertion 48 69.60%
Low blood pressure 17 24.60%
Low blood sugar 10 14.50%
Stress 3 4.30%