What does faint mean?
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What does faint mean?
fainted; fainting; faints. Definition of faint (Entry 2 of 3) intransitive verb. 1 : to lose consciousness because of a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain. 2 archaic : to lose courage or spirit.
What is a faint voice?
lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.:a faint voice. feeble or slight; lacking conviction or enough effort; weak:faint encouragement.
What is faint smile?
2 adj A faint attempt at something is one that is made without proper effort and with little enthusiasm. Caroline made a faint attempt at a laugh…, A faint smile crossed the Monsignor’s face and faded quickly…
How long after fainting Will I feel better?
Usually, a fainting episode will only last a few seconds, although it will make the person feel unwell and recovery may take several minutes. If a person doesn’t recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention.
What causes a man to pass out after urinating?
Micturition (or post-micturition) syncope is fainting during or, more commonly, immediately after urination due to a severe drop in blood pressure. Micturition syncope is most common in older men and usually occurs at night after a deep sleep. The exact cause of micturition syncope isn’t fully understood.
Can you pass out when lying down?
It happens often in a short period of time. It happens during exercise or a vigorous activity. It happens without warning or if it happens when you are already lying down. (When fainting is not serious, a person often knows it is about to happen and may vomit or feel hot or queasy.)
How do you wake up someone who has fainted?
If you see someone faint, lie the person on his or her back and make sure they are breathing. If possible, lift the person’s legs above heart level to aid blood flow to the brain.
What does a blackout feel like?
If you have a blackout, you lose consciousness temporarily. Before that, you might fall down, have blurred-vision, or be confused. Sometimes, people experience memory loss and describe this as a blackout – for example, after they have drunk a lot of alcohol or taken illicit drugs.
