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What is fainting?

What causes fainting?

Fainting is a sudden loss of conciouness for a short time which is caused by lack of oxgyen in the brain. -Some of the causes fainting are:

• Exhaustion
• Emotional stress
• Pain
• Hunger
• Standing for a long time
• overheating

What first aid is given to somebody who has fainted?

• Lay the person on his or her back.
• Raise the legs above his or her back.
• Loosen the belts, collors or any other tight clothes.
• Check the person's breathing and watch vomiting.
• When he regains conciousness, give him or her a fruit juice drink.If he does not, take him or her to the hospital.

CONCLUSION

Write a composition on the causes of fainting, say what first aid is given to someone who has fainted and also say what you should not do to him or her.