Table 2. Characteristics of syncope during performing domestic pilgrimage.
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% |