How to treat Hypocapnia?

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Carbon Deficiency in blood levels
Hypocapnia: Less than the normal level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Hypoapnia is the opposite of hypercapnia. The origin of the suffix "-capnia" is curious. It comes from the Greek "kapnos" referring to carbon dioxide which is a principal part of smoke.
Hypercapnia is generally defined as a blood gas - carbon dioxide level over 45 mmHg.
Non-invasive ventilation for the treatment of hypercapnic  (+ info)

Do hyperventilation and the resulting hypocapnia cause brain damage?

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I was recently diagnosed with Hyperventilation Syndrome. I never faint from over-breathing, but I do experience tingling in my hands, lightheadedness and dizziness. Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia (a reduced amount of CO2 in the bloodstream, and thus vasoconstriction in the brain), but can this lead to permanent brain damage? From what I have researched, it seems that hypocapnia can lead to cerebral hypoxia, and thus kill off brain tissue. I did not think to ask my doctor when I was with her, so maybe a doctor could answer my question on here before I have to schedule another appointment. Thanks; I appreciate it!
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Help! I have a health problem!?

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I think i have had this condition for awhile.I think i have low blood sugar and hypocapnia.I told my mom that i thought i had LBP before but she said i will be fine.i have the simptoms in class at school before lunch and i just started school 4 days ago.She's a good mom, but i feel like she was not taking it too serously.Should i see a doctor right away?
one thing that you should check is that if you have any family that has diabetes because it might be genetic. I have diabetes also and i found that all my grandparents on my moms side have diabetes. The nurse thing is a good idea too. Even if your mom thought of something else it could be whichh means she cares about you. Call your doctor and leave amessagee she might be able to send you some info about what is going on the best of luck to you.  (+ info)

What are long term effects of the 'Fainting game'?

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I developed a case of self-induced hypocapnia when I was eight years old. I assume that long term consequences of this would be similar to that of the 'Fainting Game' which I have seen many references to online. Assuming that I have chronically deprived myself of oxygen by literally holding my breath until I lose consciousness, hallucinate, or otherwise for over 90 seconds and have been doing so for 10 years, what long term side effects should I be concerned about? I know this is very dangerous, please do not lecture concerning the dangers involved...
According to a new scientific study, holding your breath for even a couple of minutes significantly increases the number of markers(chemicals in blood that indicate brain damage) for brain damage in the body. However, the scientists who made the find say, the S100B protein seems to disappear shortly afterwards, which leaves some questions as to whether voluntary apnea (holding your breath on purpose) can cause severe and long-lasting effects on the human brain.

The scientists worry that athletes practicing sports such as diving and swimming could expose themselves to a heightened risk of suffering from the cumulative effects of prolonged oxygen deprivation to the brain. When the cortex lacks oxygen, hypoxia occurs, which is oftentimes fatal. Even if the patients survive, such as those who drown, but are pulled out of the water and brought back to life, there are large chances that some of their brain functions are lost to them forever.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Holding-Your-Breath-Can-Causes-Brain-Damage-118341.shtml  (+ info)

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