Feeling faint

Опубликовано: 06 Август 2026
на канале: Dr Sinan

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Fainting is really common - 40% of us faint at least once in our lives.
It's not usually anything to worry about, and it mainly affect teenagers, but if it happens for the first time after 40, then it could be something more serious.

There are 3 main types of faint

1. Common faint (Medical name: Vasovagal syncope)
2. Fainting when standing up (Medical name: Orthostatic hypotension)
3. Heart problems

And most faints are usually associated with symptoms like dizziness, cold skin and feeling a little sick.

In this video I delve deeper into the cause of these 3 types of faint, how to prevent them if you feel one coming on and when to seek urgent and routine medical help for it.

Also, most of the faints that I've seen in my life have occurred outside of a clinic - in the street, at the bus stop, in the shops - in this video, I talk you through what to do if you see someone is having or has had a faint.

Here's the link to some info about driving and fainting (relevant to the UK) as mentioned in the video: https://www.gov.uk/blackouts-and-driving

Thanks for watching!