Is fainting in children serious?
Is fainting in children 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.
Can a fainting spell be a life threatening condition?
Some causes of fainting can be a warning sign of a life-threatening situation. Usually, fainting is a relatively common condition, and is not life threatening. Most fainting spells can be easily explained, but some people never get a diagnosis or know the specific cause of the fainting spells.
What happens to your child when they faint?
Fainting is the brief, sudden loss of consciousness caused by a decrease of blood to the brain. Before fainting, your child may feel dizzy, have tunnel vision with an aura and have hearing changes. Dr. Silva says teenagers are more commonly referred for fainting, but some younger children are also affected.
When to see a GP for fainting symptoms?
Fainting is when you pass out for a short time. It is not usually a sign of something serious, but if it happens regularly you should see a GP. There are many reasons why someone might faint. Causes include: Fainting usually happens suddenly. Symptoms can include:
Can a person faint after having a syncopal episode?
After a syncopal episode, the person should return to normal mental function. However, there may be other signs and symptoms of fainting depending on the underlying cause of fainting. For example, if the person is having a heart attack, may complain of chest pain or pressure. What causes fainting? The heart fails to pump the blood.
When does fainting become a reason for concern?
ANSWER: Fainting happens when your brain doesn’t get enough blood, and that causes you to briefly lose consciousness. In many cases, fainting is not a reason for concern.
Some causes of fainting can be a warning sign of a life-threatening situation. Usually, fainting is a relatively common condition, and is not life threatening. Most fainting spells can be easily explained, but some people never get a diagnosis or know the specific cause of the fainting spells.
Fainting is the brief, sudden loss of consciousness caused by a decrease of blood to the brain. Before fainting, your child may feel dizzy, have tunnel vision with an aura and have hearing changes. Dr. Silva says teenagers are more commonly referred for fainting, but some younger children are also affected.
Fainting is when you pass out for a short time. It is not usually a sign of something serious, but if it happens regularly you should see a GP. There are many reasons why someone might faint. Causes include: Fainting usually happens suddenly. Symptoms can include: