![]() One should check the patient’s pulse in the neck region as it is the strongest there. In such a case, there is no time to lose and a doctor should be called/summoned right away. In case, the patient doesn’t regain consciousness In addition, after recovery, patients with neurocardiogenic syncope may complain of a washed out and tired feeling. ![]() If there is an injury caused due to fainting or if they have difficulty in breathing or they experience a severe headache or chest pains or if the person is pregnant or has high BP, a doctor should be consulted. Once they feel better, offer them water or juice to cure their dehydration or low blood sugar. If they can sit, ask them to sit with their head bent into their knees so that their head and heart are at the same level. They can faint again so it best to let them lay on the ground for at least 10 minutes so the blood supply to the brain is restored. Just because the person has regained consciousness doesn’t mean they are fit to move around. it may be loosened to make the person comfortable. If the person is wearing tight clothes, jackets, tie, etc. A person may regain consciousness within a minute or in 20 seconds. One may raise their legs to increase the blood flow to the brain. Therefore, it is essential to lay down the ‘fainted’ person in a sleeping position. Urinating (post-micturition syncope: occurs in men while standing to urinate) Eating a meal. Talk to your health care provider if you faint more than once. ![]() Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as a medical emergency until the symptoms are relieved and the cause is known. Or the cause can be a serious disorder, occasionally involving the heart. The heart can pump blood to the brain when both are at the same level. Pressure on the chest after exertion or exercise. Fainting might have no medical significance. Don’t let people gather or crowd the fainted person as they need more fresh air. It is best not to let them collapse as the person in question could hurt their head, and it could lead to further complications. ![]() If they notice the person swooning, they should be quick to catch the person and slowly help them lay on the ground. If dealing with a person who has fainted, the caregiver should stay calm. ![]()
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