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Synonyms
Fainting (syncope) is a sudden temporary loss of consciousness that usually results in a fall. When you faint, you'll feel weak and unsteady before passing out for a short period of time, usually only a few seconds.
Articles for Syncope
Causes
Read about the causes of fainting. Fainting (syncope) is caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain. This can occur for a number of reasons.
Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing the causes of fainting. You should visit your GP after a fainting episode so they can diagnose the cause and decide whether treatment is needed.
Introduction
Read about fainting (syncope), a sudden temporary loss of consciousness that usually results in a fall.
Symptoms
Read about symptoms of fainting. When you faint, you'll usually feel week and unsteady before passing out for a short period of time, usually foronly afew seconds.
Treatment
Read about treatment for fainting (syncope). Treatment depends on whether there's an underlying cause.
