Fainting and dizziness!
One in four children and teenagers have fainted at some point.
This can be frightening, but it's usually not serious. Most people recover quickly, in less than a minute. The most common cause is when your blood pressure has dropped, so your brain isn’t getting the blood supply it needs.
This can be caused by:
- Getting dehydrated or not eating enough
- Standing for a long time or standing up quickly
- A stress reaction, strong emotions or shock
- Hyperventilating (breathing fast)
- or overheating
There are usually warning signs a few seconds before:
- Feeling dizzy or light-headed
- Vision going black or blurred
- Ringing in your ears
- A surge of warmth or sweating
- Going pale
If you experience these
Sit or lie down with your feet up, and ask someone to get some help and a drink of water.