Other names: syncope, collapse

Short-fainting (loss of consciousness accompanied by a fall) may occur even in healthy people. The causes can be found in the central nervous system or circulatory system. Unique fainting gives no cause for concern at the repeated fainting is advisable to visit a doctor.

The swoon eg., After long periods of standing in a hot, stuffy environment (vehicles) or from a lying position (especially in subjects with low blood pressure). A possible cause is also an irritation of the vagus nerve in the sudden turn of the head or neck pressure (rubbing your neck and shaving).

Also known as psychogenic causes fainting in people labile (hysterical fans at concerts, depression, etc.).

Fainting may also be a symptom of actual disease of the nervous system or cardiovascular system. Then usually a recurring problem. Among the diseases of the heart and blood vessels are, for example arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), narrowing of the valves etc., Blame can also be narrowed arteries supplying the brain. The narrowing may be settling atherosclerotic plaques or oppression from the outside (vertebrobasilární insufficiency or “flag Cathedral”). Of the disorders of brain function are reported headache, migraine and epilepsy.

In many cases, however, cause fainting unknown.

When swoon provide first aid by lifting the legs, after the return of consciousness we are looking for possible injuries caused by falls.