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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's sudden fainting episodes landed him in the hospital — and a hair dye was to blame

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's sudden fainting episodes landed him in the hospital — and a hair dye was to blameWorldPing
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What happened

A man's fainting spells and collapsing blood pressure sent doctors searching for signs of a stroke or heart attack before they found a far more ordinary culprit.

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  • Reported by Live Science and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

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