Fainting is loss of consciousness caused by a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. Known by the medical term "syncope," fainting may be preceded bydizziness, nausea, or a feeling of extreme weakness. Description When a person faints, the loss of consciousness is brief. The person will wak...
Fainting, also known by the medical termsyncope, is the temporary loss of consciousness, often accompanied by falling down or a strong urge to lie down, followed by spontaneous recovery. The most common reason for fainting is a temporary decrease in blood flow to the brain. Except for the ri...
n Fainting (Syncope) nSyncope is the medical term for fainting. Faint-ing occurs fairly commonly in children and teensand is usually not serious. In a small percentageof cases, fainting can be caused by heart rhythmproblems (abnormal heartbeat) or other uncom-mon causes. Tests may be needed...