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What are the causes of fainting and what are the measures that need to be take up if you see someone who has fainted? 

Answer:

Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness and is the result of an interference with the function of the brain. There are many causes of unconsciousness, the most common of which are fainting, head injury, epilepsy, stroke, poisoning, diabetes and conditions associated with lack or oxygen.   If you have seen a person fainting, do the following   (i) Catch the person before he/she falls.   (ii) Pinch the person and see if she moves or opens her eyes.   (iii) Examine the injuries and causes of unconsciousness.   (iv) Tilt head back and keep arms at right angle to body.   (v) Raise the legs 8-12 inches. This promotes blood flow to the brain.   (vi) Loosen any tight clothing,   (vii) Keep the victim warm if it is cold outside.   (viii) Keep a record of the casualty's condition.   Also   (i) Don't give the patient anything to eat or drink.   (ii) Don't allow the person who has just fainted to get up until the victim is fully conscious.   (iii) Don't crowd around the victim if the area is warm.