Fainting is when the body loses consciousness and balance and usually people experience it suddenly. When fainting, a person will not know what happened while he was unconscious, because he needs the help of others.
You may have seen or experienced this situation yourself, but do you know what causes fainting and how to properly deal with it?
Here are 7 common causes of fainting:
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1. Hot weather
Extreme hot weather can trigger sudden fainting, because the body’s metabolism is not balanced. This often happens during hot outdoor activities, such as during flag ceremonies or others.
2. Hungry
When the stomach is empty, the body will be weak. This can make people faint from lack of energy. At the time of fainting, glucose levels in the body decrease even though the body really needs high glucose for energy.
3. Anemia
Anemia is a condition where there is a lack of red blood cells, which can cause dizziness and fainting.
4. Surprised
When someone receives bad news or very shocking news, the recipient goes into shock and becomes unconscious.
5. Dehydration
Dehydration or lack of fluids can also make a person faint suddenly. What you feel when you are dehydrated is a light-headed eye.
6. When pregnant young
A person who is pregnant young can experience fainting due to many factors. For example, when pregnant, the mother has difficulty eating which causes her body condition to become unstable. Or vomiting too often in early pregnancy can also be the cause of pregnant women unconscious.
First Aid Tips for Fainting People
Water splash. If someone faints, first try splashing water on their face.
Don’t flock. Provide adequate space and oxygen. If you are in a group, the oxygen needed by the patient will decrease.
Give me a sweet drink. If you have awakened, give a sweet drink or sweet fruit juice to increase energy for the patient’s body.
Seek help. Ask for help from medical personnel, because if you take a wrong step it will be very dangerous for the patient.
