Fainting caused from low blood sugar. Loss of family members etc. Only remembers half of friends
2006-06-19 04:22:07 · 8 answers · asked by strictly_maggie 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Ok scenerio: running for about 30 min. 90 degrees outside. Passed out for 7-8 minutes. Gave her water to drink, choked a little bit. May have loss oxygen for about 4 minutes. Collapsed on concrete from a 1.5 ft. bench. Did NOT hit head. Laid on concrete without support for head. Later given sugar (orange juice). Fragile (couldn't stand or walk)
2006-06-19 05:10:12 · update #1
Definitely see a doctor about this. Brain damage can occur if she suffered head trauma. Fainting is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain due to poor circulation or a number of other sources. If it's for a short period of time, there shouldn't be too many long term problems, but if it's for 4-5minutes or more, large amounts of brain cells can die. I repeat, go see a doctor about this.
2006-06-29 21:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Yu_pimp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running in 90 degree weather and passing out sounds like heat exhaustion, not heat stroke, and is due to loss of salt and water. This alone should not cause these symptoms. It sounds like she experienced anoxia to the brain for a few minutes.
2006-07-02 07:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by ringocox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey maggie. its jess. i think she did hit her head.
i found this on a website: "In reactive hypoglycemia, symptoms appear within 4 hours after you eat a meal. " was it 4hrs since we had food???
i also got these answers (yes i asked too):
skidave
4 minutes ago
they could have hit their head and gotten a concussion...take them to a doctor/the hospital
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Eagle
4 minutes ago
Yes you can have memory problems after fainting. If you lose oxygen to your brain for a short period of time it can lead to severe brain damage. From what I read it sounds like the person had a heat stroke. When they became dehydrated it didn't allow the blood to carry enough oxygen to the brain resulting in the fainting. When your oxygen (O2) level's drop into the seventies there is a high concern for brain damage.
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some guy answered my other question and gave me some links.
2006-06-19 15:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if you hit your head on the way down, it can cause brain damage and memory loss. Or, if you lose a portion of oxygen for long enough, yep, you can lose your memory.
2006-06-19 11:34:31 · answer #4 · answered by Madama Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, if they hit their head when they fell, or if they were unconscious for a significant amount of time. You didn't say how long they were out, if they got sufficient oxygen, etc. It is possible if they have a traumatic or anoxic brain injury.
2006-06-19 11:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by oh kate! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is more to it if the person is passed out and yes if they don't get medical help the body can shut down and the person can die and also they should have a medical exam to see if their is no other underlining disease in the family like all timers and they should be wearing a medical alert necklace or braclete
2006-06-30 16:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. You shouldn't play around you should definitely consult a Dr.
2006-06-19 15:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by Nuni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you notice any foul or noxious odors?Maybe a mushroom like smell?
2006-06-23 16:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋