Passing out is a scary symptom, but it's not always a sign of a serious problem. In this episode, the doctors talk about what happens in the brain when you pass out, and when to suspect heart troubles. Plus, Chris contemplates the origins of the term "swooning."

Loss of Consciousness

<p>Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeanlucneptune" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jean Luc Neptune, MD</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/marklewismd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Lewis, MD</a>, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. The doctors&nbsp;will also share healthcare hacks, insider insurance tips, and mean tweets from their personal social media accounts. JL and Mark are the doctor friends that you always wished you had and now, you do!</p>

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Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, Jean Luc Neptune, MD and Mark Lewis, MD, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. The doctors will also share healthcare hacks, insider insurance tips, and mean tweets from their personal social media accounts. JL and Mark are the doctor friends that you always wished you had and now, you do!

<p>Welcome to “Is It Serious?,” a conversational podcast where two top doctors pull back the curtain on the American healthcare system and answer all of your health concerns, one question at a time. Our doctor hosts, <a href="https://twitter.com/jeanlucneptune" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jean Luc Neptune, MD</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/marklewismd" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Lewis, MD</a>, share their medical knowledge in a fun, lighthearted chat while also getting to the root of the “question of the day.” They will discuss a range of topics covering everything from complex health issues to the absurdity of drug commercials. The doctors&nbsp;will also share healthcare hacks, insider insurance tips, and mean tweets from their personal social media accounts. JL and Mark are the doctor friends that you always wished you had and now, you do!</p>

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