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What should I do if I feel too embarrassed to tell someone that I faint?

Marsha Durkin, RN
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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

Marsha Durkin, RN

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Try not to feel embarrassed. You are protecting yourself from injury by telling someone! Everyone will have a problem with feeling lightheaded or faint at some point in their life, so you are not alone.

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My school has a morning assembly every day and we stand in the sun in lines. I have already fainted once and I usually feel like I am going to faint. It is not possible to sit or lay down. What should I do?

Marsha Durkin, RN
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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

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It would be a good idea to talk to your school official or your school nurse. It is not a good idea to participate in morning assembly if you're feeling faint and have fainted in the past.

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Is it possible to faint after standing for a long period, even if you're not dehydrated? I sometimes get dizzy but I don't feel faint until I hit the ground. Is this a problem I should get checked out?

Marsha Durkin, RN
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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

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Yes. It would be a good idea to get an evaluation by a doctor to find out why you are fainting.

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I'm worried about collapsing in the shower. What can I do?

Marsha Durkin, RN
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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

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It's best to wait until you feel better to bathe if you are worried about collapsing in the shower. I would either wait if you feel faint or have a friend come just in case you get dizzy. You might also think about buying a shower chair so that you can shower while sitting, or take baths instead of showers.

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Is it normal to smell a strange smell and hear ringing in ears?

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No, this is not normal. Smelling a strange smell especially warrants a visit to your doctor.

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I'm just wondering why I feel like I'm going to pass out all the time?

Marsha Durkin, RN
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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

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Make an appointment to see your doctor. This is not a normal occurrence.

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Sometimes when I stand up, everything turns black and I have to grab something to stop myself from falling. Is this normal? What can I do to prevent it?

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Marsha Durkin is a Registered Nurse based in Waukegan, Illinois. With over 15 years of professional experience, she works both as a nurse and a Laboratory Information Specialist for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Marsha received her Associate's Degree in Nursing from Olney Central College in 1987.

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Usually this is a sign of low blood pressure or blood pressure that drops dramatically when someone stands. It is best to consult your doctor for diagnosis.

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