What You Should Know About Fainting in Children
WEBJan 27, 2021 · Fainting (syncope) in children is surprisingly common. In this Q&A, pediatric epilepsy expert Ajay Gupta, MD, explains what parents should watch for, the differences between fainting and seizures ...
Fainting in kids: when to worry - Children's National
WEBSep 17, 2017 · Here are some tips to help you learn the difference between a potentially dangerous faint and more common, benign fainting in kids.
Syncope in Children - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBSyncope in Children. What is syncope in children? Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone that can occur when not enough blood gets to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it's usually harmless. But in a few children, syncope is serious.
Fainting (Syncope) | Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
WEBFainting (syncope) is common during childhood in healthy adolescents and young adults. Around 20% of young adults report having fainted at least once. Despite being common, fainting can cause a great deal of worry for patients and their caregivers.
Fainting (Syncope) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
WEBLearn about what causes fainting (syncope) in children and teenagers, whether it may be a sign of a dangerous medical condition and what to do about it.
Why do Children Faint? - Children's Health
WEBFainting, also known as syncope, occurs when there is a sudden drop in blood pressure, or heart rate, that results in brief loss of consciousness. It is more common than many realize, affecting up to 30% of children, particularly adolescents. It is more than twice as common in females than in males.
My child fainted: Should I be worried? - CHOC - Children's health …
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · You should seek immediate medical attention if your child fell and severely injured themselves from fainting; is having trouble speaking, seeing or moving; has chest pain or an irregular heartbeat; is having a seizure; or was physically active when it …
Cardiovascular Syncope (Fainting): What You Need to Know
WEBFainting spells can sometimes be the first warning sign of undiagnosed heart disease. A CHOP expert explains what to look out for and when to call your pediatrician.
Syncope in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
WEBWhat is syncope in children? Syncope is a brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone (or posture) that can occur when not enough blood gets to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it’s usually harmless. But in a …
Fainting: First Aid (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFainting is a loss of consciousness that can be caused by many things. Here's what to do if your child faints or is about to faint.