Congress leader P Chidambaram is under observation at Ahmedabad's Zydus Hospital, after he fainted while at the Sabarmati Ashram on Tuesday. His son and Congress MP Karti Chidambaram had earlier revealed that Chidambaram experienced 'presyncope,' a condition in which you almost faint but don't lose consciousness. 'Syncope' is a medical term for fainting, according to the Cleveland  Clinic. 'Presyncope', meanwhile, is considered a warning signal before a blackout and is caused by dehydration, low blood sugar, anxiety, orthostatic hypotension caused by quick standing up and heart rhythm issues. Chidambaram said on his social media page that his tests are normal and he is fine. 

Here are the symptoms of presyncope:
1) Sweatiness
2) Upset tummy
3) Lightheadedness
4) Seeing black spots
5) Abdominal ache
6) Heart palpitations

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How to handle it?
1) Sit down or lie down for a while
2) Get sodium fluids through IV
3) Tense the muscles in your belly, legs or arms
4) Take blood thinners or antibiotics as advised by your doctor

How to prevent presyncope
1) Eat smaller  meals
2) Stand up slowly
3) Avoid upsetting things 
4) Drink enough fluids, especially before giving blood, vaccination and the like.
5) Get treatment for the condition
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