Fainting.(Life Extension)

Manila Bulletin | May 23, 2007 | Copyright

Byline: Dr. Gary S. Sy

FAINTING occurs when the blood supply to your brain is momentarily inadequate, causing you to lose consciousness. This loss of consciousness is usually brief.

Fainting can have no medical significance or the cause can be a serious disorder. Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as a medical emergency until the signs and symptoms are relieved and the cause is known.

If you feel faint:

* Lie down or sit down.

* If you sit down, place your head between your knees.

Discuss recurrent fainting spells ...

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