Faint and Fall Clinic

Fainting is caused when your brain doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen causing you to briefly lose consciousness. In most cases, fainting is not a reason for concern. However, if you have a history of heart disease, have fainted while exercising, have fallen after fainting, or have had numerous fainting episodes, the UW Health Faint and Fall Clinic can provide you with the care you need.

What can cause fainting?

• Cardiac (heart) conditions

• Neurological (brain) causes

• Metabolic disorders

• Stress

You should seek emergency medical care if you:

• Feel chest pain

• Have shortness of breath

• Have heart palpitations prior to fainting

• Have weakness or numbness on one side your body

• Experience stroke symptoms