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What would cause you to pass out while eating? An in-depth medical guide

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According to a 2000 study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a combination of eating and standing can cause a significant drop in blood pressure in older adults, and there are several medical reasons for what would cause you to pass out while eating. While alarming, fainting during or after a meal is often linked to an underlying condition that is treatable with the right diagnosis.