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There are many causes of syncope -- the medical term for fainting -- in the young, and happily, most do not represent a life-threatening condition. ... After recovery from a fainting event, children are almost always fully oriented, but may feel weak, nauseous, or tired for minutes to hours.
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Fainting is the loss of consciousness most often caused by a temporary decrease in oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Most of the time, fainting in children is not due to a life-threatening or serious cause. It may be provoked by fear, pain, heat stress, needing to eat, or even a strange smell.
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20% of children will have a fainting episode before the age of 15 years. I ... Some children will experience presyncope, which is the feeling that they are about to faint. Your child may be able to tell you that he/she is "about to pass out," "feels like I might faint," "feels like the room is spinning," or "feels...
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There are other less common causes of fainting in children. When youngsters breathe too fast or too deeply (called hyperventilation) they can faint because the heart rate and blood vessels cannot keep up with the body’s need for oxygen.
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vasovagal fainting - This is the most frequent cause of fainting in children and is commonly seen in teens who have been sitting or lying down in one position for a while, and then suddenly arise.
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www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/F/fainting.html
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Causes and diagnosis of Fainting in children including babies, infants, toddlers, and older children. ... This section covers causes of Fainting in children, babies, infants, or toddlers. You can also refer to the full list of causes of Fainting in any age group. (492 total causes listed).
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/fainting/children.htm
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Causes of Fainting in children, alternative diagnoses, rare causes, misdiagnoses, patient stories, and much more. ... More Searches: Fainting in children...
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Fainting (syncope) and dizziness causes, diagnosis and treatment information provided in the Heart Encyclopedia by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Heart Institute staff. ... Contact Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute; ... Syncope (fainting) is common during childhood.
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Why Children Faint and When It's Serious; By Ronald J. Kanter, MD and Dennis Clements, MD, PhD, MPH; ... After recovery from a fainting event, children are almost always fully oriented, but may feel weak, nauseous, or tired for minutes to hours.
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