Why does my child keep blacking out?

Triggers for simple fainting can include: Not drinking enough fluids―especially during hot weather or in overheated spaces. Dehydration is the most common cause of fainting in children. Not drinking enough fluids also reduces blood volume and lowers blood pressure. Standing still for a long time in one place.

Is it normal for a child to pass out?

Syncope is commonly called fainting. In most children, it’s usually harmless. But in a few children, syncope is serious. Fainting may be due to a heart problem, or sometimes a neurological problem.

Why would a 6 year old faint?

Some reasons that might cause fainting include: Situational triggers, such as prolonged standing in hot or crowded environments. These events are more likely with dehydration. Physical triggers, such as seeing needles or receiving a shot.

What to do if child passes out?

If your child faints, check to see if she hit her head and is breathing OK. If your child isn’t breathing normally or doesn’t seem quite right, take her immediately to the emergency room or call 911—especially if the fainting happened while your child was exercising or participating in sports.

What to do if a child is unconscious?

Call 911 if your child remains unconscious for over two minutes, has difficulty breathing, or if she shakes or jerks while unconscious. A weak pulse or shallow breathing requires emergency care.

What should I do if my child passes out?

What should you do if a child faints?

How to help your child if they have fainted

1. Check to make sure your child is breathing.
2. Keep your child lying down or, if possible, sit them forward with their head between their knees.
3. Loosen any tight clothing around your child’s neck.
4. Make an appointment with your child’s doctor and explain exactly what happened.

How can you tell the difference between seizure and syncope?

Identifiable triggers are associated with syncope and seizures tend to have a longer duration than syncope and are followed by postictal confusion and significant fatigue, although brief periods of confusion have been reported with convulsive syncope.

Does syncope go away?

Vasovagal syncope is usually harmless and requires no treatment. But it’s possible that you may injure yourself during a vasovagal syncope episode. Your doctor may recommend tests to rule out more-serious causes of fainting, such as heart disorders.

What should I do if my child faints?

When should I be concerned about my child fainting?

Patients should be evaluated immediately and referred to a cardiologist if they experience: Fainting without an obvious trigger or in a non-typical setting. Fainting without any warning signs or symptoms. Fainting associated with exercise or stress, particularly occurring during exertion.