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Overview Of Fainting
- Fainting takes place when there is a decreased flow of blood to the brain
- A person may also experience a fainting spell which is generally short-lived and not dangerous
- It might or might not point to a severe underlying issue. A medical expert will be able to advise you.
Common Causes Of Fainting
- When a person is feeling stressed
- A person is emotionally distressed
- A person is experiencing some form of anxiety
- Fainting might be from a result of extreme pain
Fainting takes place when there is a decreased flow of blood to the brain - If you skip meals, you might feel faint
- When a person gets up too quickly, they can feel faint
- Standing on your feet for long periods of time
- Some prescriptions can cause you to feel faint
- Diabetes especially when the sugar levels drop
- Blood pressure
Symptoms Of Fainting
A person might experience the following before fainting:
- Feeling nauseous
- Light-headedness
- Extreme sweating
- Vision might appear blurred
- Heartbeat is fast or palpitations may occur
Treatment For Fainting
- Fainting is considered a medical crisis, until confirmed otherwise
- When an individual feels like fainting, let them sit down for a while
- If the person is seated, place their head in between their knees
- When an individual faints, place them on their back
- Look to see if the airway is clear and not obstructed
- Make sure you untie any loose clothing to allow proper blood flow
- Lift their feet above the level of their head so blood can flow
- The casualty should return to normal after a few minutes
- Get medical help if the casualty doesn’t return to normal
- Examine to see if the casualty is breathing and if they have a pulse
- If you don’t see any signs of breathing, begin CPR immediately
Prevention For Fainting
- When fainting signs appear, relax and lie down
- Try to eliminate worry and anxiety from your life
- Ask your doctor which of your medications might cause fainting