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Fainting, or syncope, is the sudden, temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in the blood flow to the brain. It can last a few seconds to a couple of minutes and is usually followed by a quick recovery. Fainting is often harmless, but sometimes, it might indicate an underlying medical condition.

Some of the causes for fainting are dehydration, standing up too quickly, or prolonged standing. // Emotional stress, fear, or intense pain can also cause fainting by lowering the blood pressure or slowing down the heart rate. In some cases, medical conditions like irregular heart rhythm called arrhythmias, or low blood sugar called hypoglycemia, or neurological disorders like stroke or seizure can lead to syncope as well.

Before fainting, people often feel lightheaded, dizzy, or weak. They might also experience nausea, sweating, or blurred vision.
If the person is standing, he might collapse suddenly. After fainting, the patient usually regains consciousness quickly but may feel confused or weak for a short time.

The treatment depends on the cause. If fainting is due to dehydration or low blood sugar, drinking water or eating something sweet can help it.

This is an important advice, If you witness someone fainted or feeling fainty, Lying him down and keeping the legs elevated can increase the blood flow to the brain and will help regain consciousness faster.
However, frequent fainting requires medical evaluation to check for underlying heart or neurological conditions.

Please, seek medical attention if fainting occurs repeatedly or is associated with chest pain, palpitations, or shortness of breath to establish the proper diagnosis.

Video shot by Galia Helbaoui and edited by Amer Helbaoui