title: Recurrent fainting--an unusual reaction to acupuncture.
abstract: A case exhibiting recurrent fainting associated with particular acupuncture point needling is reported and the possible mechanism discussed. The phenomenon is very unusual and has not been described in the literature.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Khamesra
mesh_terms: D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013575:Syncope / Q000209:etiology*