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Fainting, Simple Faint

Rest: Lie down with feet elevated for 10 to 20 minutes. Reason: Simple fainting is due to temporarily decreased blood flow to the brain.
Sugar: Drink some fruit juice, especially if you have missed a meal or have not eaten in more than 6 hours.
Fluids: In hot weather, drink several glasses of cold water and apply a cold wet washcloth to the forehead.
Prevention: For fainting associated with prolonged standing, eat more salty foods and drink more fluids every day.
Pregnancy Test When In Doubt: If there is any possibility of pregnancy, obtain and use a urine pregnancy test from the store.
IF your symptoms become worse: Review Should I Call? recommendations.