What Exactly Is a Fainting Spell? - Cleveland Clinic Health …
WEBOct 8, 2020 · What Exactly Is a Fainting Spell and When Should You Worry? Most cases are harmless but acting fast could save a life. We’ve all seen the movies where someone faints after hearing shocking news. But did you know that it’s so common that it occurs in about one-third of the general population?
Vasovagal syncope - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMar 2, 2023 · Vasovagal syncope (vay-zoh-VAY-gul SING-kuh-pee) occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic syncope. The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly.
Fainting: What It Feels Like and What Causes It - WebMD
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Fainting, or syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a lowered blood flow to the brain. Various conditions can trigger fainting, ranging from mild to serious.
Fainting: Causes, Types, and Prevention - Healthline
WEBJul 3, 2023 · The medical term for fainting is syncope, but it’s more commonly known as “passing out.” A fainting spell generally lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes.
Syncope (Fainting) - American Heart Association
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Syncope is also called fainting or "passing out." It most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (a condition called hypotension) and the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen to the brain. It can be harmless or a symptom of an underlying medical condition. What causes syncope?
Fainting: Causes & First Aid Tips - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMar 14, 2023 · Fainting, or passing out, usually happens because of a drop in blood pressure, which reduces blood flow and oxygen to your brain. Most fainting spells are nothing to worry about. But talk to a healthcare provider if you lose consciousness repeatedly or have any other symptoms.
Syncope (Fainting) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBWhat is syncope? Syncope (SINK-a-pee) is another word for fainting or passing out. Someone is considered to have syncope if they become unconscious and go limp, then soon recover. For most people, syncope occurs once in a great while, if ever, and is not a sign of serious illness.
Fainting: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Fainting, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness that most commonly occurs as a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain. Common causes include emotional triggers, dehydration, standing up too quickly, and medication side effects.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Revealing the cause of unexplained fainting
WEBApr 2, 2019 · Fainting, or passing out — a temporary loss of consciousness also known as syncope — is caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain. Some causes of syncope are fairly benign, such as from dehydration, or during a frightening or uncomfortable event, such as a blood draw.
Syncope: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
WEBNov 3, 2022 · Syncope (pronounced “sin-ko-pea”) is the medical term for fainting or passing out. It happens when you have a sudden, temporary drop in the amount of blood that flows to your brain. Most of the time, a harmless, short-term cause makes you faint.
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