Do I need to go to the hospital after fainting?

If you experience minor fainting episodes caused by suddenly standing up or heat exhaustion, then you may not need to visit an emergency room. An exception is made if falling after fainting has caused damage to your body – including concussions, fractures, or other severe injuries.

What happens if u faint in school?

If you pass out at school, there us absolutely no chance they will leave you. The idea is that they will lie you down carefully and call the school nurse. Even then most teachers are trained in first aid. Remember you are in safe hands!

Why would a 13 year old fainted?

Getting too hot or being in a crowded, poorly ventilated setting are common causes of fainting. Sometimes just standing for a very long time or getting up too fast after sitting or lying down can cause someone to faint. Emotional stress. Emotions like fright, pain, anxiety, or shock can cause blood pressure to drop.

Will I be okay after fainting?

Most people will recover quickly after fainting once they lay down because more blood can flow to your brain. It also helps to loosen any constrictive clothing. A person who faints usually will not suffer any long-term health effects. However, it is recommended that you see your doctor after a fainting spell.

Is a child fainting serious?

Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it’s usually harmless. But in a few children, syncope is serious. Fainting may be due to a heart problem, or sometimes a neurological problem.

Why would a 7 year old faint?

Dehydration is the most common cause of fainting in children. When the body doesn’t get enough fluid intake, the blood pressure can drop, which can cause inadequate blood flow to the brain. In many cases, as a first step, pediatricians will recommend that children who have fainted simply drink more.

What to watch for after fainting?

Seek care immediately if:

1. You are bleeding because you hit your head when you fainted.
2. You suddenly have double vision, difficulty speaking, numbness, and cannot move your arms or legs.
3. You have chest pain and trouble breathing.
4. You vomit blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.

Can you stop breathing when you faint?

After four to five seconds, you lose consciousness, stop breathing and have no pulse. When this happens, it’s called sudden cardiac arrest.

Why do doctors let you go into the hospital without fainting?

“Most patients in the U.S. are admitted even if they don’t need to be, because doctors worry there might be a life-threatening cause,” says Dr. Shamai Grossman, an associate professor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School, who’s conducted about 20 studies on fainting.

How long should I take off school after fainting?

Although it may be best for you if you have 1 or 2 days off to recover, it can also be difficult to return to the embarrassment. As soon as your physically able, not before, return to school. Change the subject if your faint comes up in conversation.

What should I do if I faint or lose consciousness?

Don’t try to diagnose yourself; seek immediate medical attention if you lose consciousness. Fainting can be alarming, and it should be. While often the cause of fainting is something minor, fainting also can be a sign of a serious underlying medical concern.

Should I go to the ER for a faint?

Most people who faint do not need to go to the emergency room, but for a small minority of people who do faint, the brief loss of consciousness can be a sign that more serious and potentially fatal medical events are on the horizon.