Fainting

Call your Health Care Provider if

Call your local emergency number (usually 911) if the person who fainted:

• Fell from a height, especially if injured or bleeding.
• Does not regain consciousness quickly (within a couple of minutes).
• Is pregnant or over 50 years old.
• Has diabetes. (Check medical identification bracelets.)
• Feels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort; pounding or irregular heartbeat; or has loss of speech, visual disturbances, or inability to move one or more limbs.
• Has convulsions, tongue trauma, or loss of bowel control.

Even if it's not an emergency situation, people should be evaluated by a doctor when they have never fainted before, if they are fainting frequently, or they have new symptoms associated with fainting. Call for an appointment to be seen as soon as possible.