Pay attention to your children during video games. Fainting may be a danger

The heart races when playing competitive video games.

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German pediatrician and adolescent doctor, Dr. Hermann Josef Kahl, said, "The feeling of fainting in children and adolescents while playing video games requires a doctor's consultation, as it may portend heart problems."

He explained that "fainting while playing video games may indicate heart rhythm disorders, according to a study conducted by international researchers."

The German doctor indicated that this applies particularly to war games, in which the body secretes a large amount of "adrenaline" while playing it, especially in children and adolescents with congenital heart rhythm disorders, which are often undetected, and which may pose a threat to life in the future. some cases.

He added that "heart arrhythmias occur when physical exertion is made, or because of strong emotions, which explains the reason for the rapid heart rate when playing competitive video games."

In addition to fainting and short-term loss of consciousness, symptoms of arrhythmias also include dizziness, mental confusion, chest pain and tightness, and convulsions.

• This applies particularly to war games, during which the body releases a large amount of "adrenaline".

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