feeling faint what would be the reason?
442893
Lots of reasons- some of them are: exposure to too much heat, noise or light, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia, etc. You should probably visit the doctor.
450889
I have passed out at the sight of blood dozens of times over the past 15 years. I don't know that it can be put into words , but I will attempt it. When I begin to faint physically I feel dizzy, cold and hot simultaneously, and mildly nauseous. Mentally/emotionally I feel scared about getting to a safe place like on the floor if I faint. As I faint I get this sickening feeling maybe physical maybe emotional I can't describe it - like my control of my body and consciousness are being forcibly pulled away and forced to "shut down". \nIt is a terrible experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone.
366165
dizziness and fainting
772435
That happened to me about 10 years ago.  Apparently, it's caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure.\n\nI just checked and found this text from Merck's website:\n"Fainting may occur if the vagus nerve, which supplies the neck, chest, and intestine, is stimulated. When stimulated, the vagus nerve slows the heart. Such stimulation also causes nausea and cool, clammy skin. This type of fainting is called vasovagal (vasomotor) syncope."
1023957
Good question. You need to find out quickly.\nThere are many causes of black outs or syncopal attacks. \n\nThe most common is a vaso-vagal attack which is induced by stress or fear among others. This is the usual fainting episode most people would have witnessed.\n\nFainting or blackouts can also be associated with urinating, pressure on the neck from clothing etc, some heart problems and it could also be the result of prolonged standing. Soldiers sometimes suffer from this on parade grounds.\n\nThere are a few other causes but the best answer in the light of the above is to see your doctor because he is equipped to find out why and show you what you could do about it.
577897
If you feel like you are going to pass out, many times it is due to a sudden loss of blood pressure, like from getting up from the couch after watching a movie. \n\nYou will feel light-headed, or slightly dizzy.\nImmediately take a breath and force it slowly out.  In other words as if blowing up a strong balloon. This will tighten up your diaphragm, and raise your blood pressure, hopefully in time to prevent passing out.\n\nI have heard anecdotal stories that coughing really hard may also help.  Same principle, it creates pressure in your upper diaphragm, thus temporarily raising blood pressure.
91059
Have you felt like this for longer than just today? If it is just a one-off than you are probably just bored and need to call a friend and talk, or get out of the house and get some exercise and fresh air.  However, if this has been going on for a while or is a recurring condition, than you might have a medical condition that requires immediate attention from your doctor. Depression, Diabetes, Stress, Iron-Deficency....many others could be causing you to feel the way you do. An imbalance of seretonin levels in your brain can cause "depression-like" symptoms. What ever the cause, only your doctor can help you determine it and can work with you to find the solution!! Please don't wait to seek professional advice, the longer you wait the longer you'll feel this way.  Best wishes and let us know how you do. Take care! :)
845775
Yep I've fainted several times.  Once because it was just so hot, but the first time I went with my mother-in-law to her chiopractor*sic* and walked out into the hall and just went down.  I was pregnant.\n\nYou might want to make sure your blood pressure is where it should be though.  So check with your doctor if it happens again.
878556
Are you underweight? I would encourage you to see your doctor. You could be dehydrated for some reason. Also your medications may need adjusting if you are feeling too weak or tired. Are some of your BP medications diuretics? If so, you could be dehydrated from these. Please talk to your doctor and see what needs to be done. Your electrolytes could also be out of order.
108539
I agree with pinksocks with an additional comment. Two nights in a row when I got up, I felt so dizzy it scared me! Finally, I realized it must have been from too much sugar consumption those two days. I was on a chocolate binge and normally do not eat much chocolate. Try to think if you've had anything different in your diet lately or if you smoke, have you been inhaling more deeply? The only other thing I can think of is the medication you're on if that's what you mean by "controlled". Make sure you notify your doctor, maybe he can recommend a different medication for you.
828999
Do you eat regularly?  I have Hypo glycemia - I have to eat several small meals a day to keep my blood sugar up other wise I get weak and trembly and feel faint.  Have yourself tested for that.  Also have a diabetes test done.  Or you might have low blood preassure - my daughter has that and faints often.  I've had her to doctors and they all say the same thing - nothing wrong with her.\n\nBottom line see your doctor.
1139024
Definitely see a doctor about this. Brain damage can occur if she suffered head trauma. Fainting is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain due to poor circulation or a number of other sources. If it's for a short period of time, there shouldn't be too many long term problems, but if it's for 4-5minutes or more, large amounts of brain cells can die. I repeat, go see a doctor about this.
374611
I can't diagnose this but I will tell you that I suffer from hypertension and when I get up sometimes I feel the same way.Its a weird feeling like your head has pressure in it. Get an electronic blood pressure at the pharmacy and check you B.P.twice a day for a couple of weeks and show the readings to your doc.
1000302
Sounds like it could be an iron deficiency to me, but to be safe; were the physicians you talked to general practitioners? If so you probably weren't getting a good answer. I know a lot of good GPs but they sometimes tend to minimize symptoms. Personally, I would want more than blood work done for something as potentially serious as that. Of course there are other reasons for syncope (fainting), I would say an Electroencephalogram (EEG) is definitely in order as well as possibly a CT scan! You might want to try some over the counter iron supplements and see if it helps, but I would be in contact with a neurologist asap, s/he will take your syncope very seriously and help you to resolve it.
331501
I think you feel strange because you're not feeling well.  You might want to see a doctor.
145682
could be  several different medical things. depression, anemia, low vitamin b levels, or medication you are on. talk to your doc. simple blood test and physical can make the world of difference. no sense in living life feeling like this. if you dont want to go to doc, exercise will perk you up and eating less carbs.
345547
you only faint when the cramps are bad? from the pain? or you faint when the flow is heavy? or with every period? vet tech is right -- i'd suspect anemia (low iron), too, but i would DEFINITELY get thyself to a doctor, stat.