Is fainting associated with hypoglycemia and dehydration risk?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My friend, who is a 38-year-old female, had sudden fainting and tingling in her tongue.
She wants to know what is wrong with her. Is it necessary to visit the hospital?
Please Suggest.
Hello,
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Sudden fainting attacks could be because of various reasons. The most common are as follows.
- Overactive nerves, may be caused by acts of sneezing, coughing, laughing excessively, sudden pain or fear.
- Closed and crowded spaces where there is too little oxygen.
- Dehydration.
- Diabetes (increase in blood sugar levels).
- Hypoglycemia (decreased blood sugar).
- In those with heart disease and low blood pressure.
- Fainting attacks last only for a few minutes and the recovery is often complete. If this happens very rarely, then it does not require medical attention.
However, it may be a good idea to visit a doctor if the attack is associated with sweating, awareness of fast beating heart, decreased vision and if it lasts for a long time.
If there is a fainting attack, it would be helpful to lay the person in a well ventilated place with the legs elevated more than the level of the head.
I hope this helps you.
Thankyou
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