If the blood supply to the brain is suddenly and temporarily
reduced, a person may faint.Fainting is
usually the result of the victim being in a hot, stuffy atmosphere.
But an emotional stimulus, such as an unpleasant sight, a
fright or bad news, can also cause fainting.So can a drop in a blood sugar due to missed meals or dieting, or
standing still for long period of time.
Sometimes there may be a more serious cause such as illness
or injury, in which case a doctor should be consulted.
Someone who is standing still for a long time can reduce the
risk of fainting by rocking gently from the heels to the balls of the feet.
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