Fainting
When to Call Your Doctor - Call 911 Now
Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If
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Still unconscious after 1 minute has passed
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Difficult to awaken or acting confused
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Very weak (can't stand)
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Chest pain
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Difficulty breathing
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Lips or face are blue
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Heart is beating irregularly or very fast (i.e., palpitations)
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Heart is beating too slowly (i.e., less than 60 beats per minute)
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Any bleeding (including vomiting blood, blood in stool, or vaginal bleeding)
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Black bowel movements
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History of heart problems or congestive heart failure
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Pregnant or possibly pregnant
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Any head or face injury
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Signs of dehydration (e.g., no urine in more than 12 hours, very dry mouth, lightheaded, etc.)
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Occurred during exercise
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Age greater than 50
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Fainting twice in one day