Fainting

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It is OK, isn't it?

Dd fainted at an activity last night. She's only ever fainted before when she was ill. She's lean, active (but not over-active) fit, healthy (AFAIK), good appetite and reasonably healthy eater.

So it's nothing to worry about, is it? The occasional faint is a normal part of being a teenager? I never did it, though several of my classmates did.

I developed epilepsy in my teens, and my seizures look like faints. Please get your DD checked out.

I had fainting as a teenager and was a lean, healthy, sporty kid. It happened maybe 5 times in total around the ages 16-18, then I grew out of it. I would check it out if it happens too often but I wouldn’t worry if it was once or twice.

My DD is 13 and fainted a couple of times within the space of a few weeks at the end of last year. We did take her to the Dr’s just to be safe but he wasn’t particularly concerned, checked her over but basically said it’s not uncommon in growing teenage girls. I wouldn’t worry but I would have it checked out, for your peace of mind if nothing else!

DD2 (active, sporty, lean) started fainting when she was 13. Eventually diagnosed with PoTS (postural tachycardia syndrome) and VVS (vasovagal syncope). Have a look at STARS for info about different types of fainting conditions.

But, fainting in teenagers is very common, and the majority do "grow out of it" for want of a better phrase.

I'd say though, make sure your DD is drinking plenty of fluids, IME teenage girls find loos at school enough of an issue that they don't drink/cut down on fluid during the school day, and dehydration can lead to faints.

No, it’s not ok to faint.

Fainting is mainly caused by blood pressure dropping and the circulation to the brain stopping. You should get that checked out by her GP.

I’ve fainted once when I was extremely dehydrated. But if you are not sure what’s caused it get her checked out.