Fainting Learning Center

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Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode is brief (lasting less than a couple of minutes) and is followed by rapid and complete recovery. You may feel lighthead...

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Causes
Fainting may occur while you are urinating, having a bowel movement (especially if straining), coughing very hard, or...
Tests
Patients visiting a doctor because of fainting will usually have their blood pressure checked when they are lying dow...
Treatments
If you have a history of fainting and have been seen by a medical professional, follow your doctor's instructions for...
Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 if the person who fainted: Fell from a height, especially if injured or bleeding; Does not become alert quic...

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