Fasting Faint? Quick Fix You Can Do Now (Video)

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Fainting while fasting? The answer is a 30-cm leg lift.

Fainting while fasting? The answer is a 30-cm leg lift.

Fainting Fast Fix

Here's the short, honest answer, and one tip most people miss.

Why you feel faint

When you’re low on water or sugar, your brain doesn’t get enough blood. Heat makes blood vessels in the skin expand, pulling blood away from the head. Standing still lets blood pool in the legs, all of which can trigger a faint spell.

What to do right away

First, stop and lie down wherever you are. Prop your legs up roughly thirty centimeters on a pillow or chair. Loosen any tight belts or collars and get fresh air. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar while you’re still lying down.

Leg raise height

Raising your legs about thirty centimeters helps blood flow back to the brain quickly, easing the faint feeling.

Low sugar cutoff

If your blood sugar drops below seventy milligrams per deciliter, it’s time to break the fast and treat it right away with a quick source of sugar.

When to call help

If the person doesn’t wake within a minute, has chest pain, a racing heartbeat, faints during exercise, or experiences a spinning sensation, call emergency services immediately.

Prevent future dizziness

Avoid skipping sehri, drink water gradually from iftar to sehri, sprinkle a little salt if you sweat a lot, and rise in two stages after sitting or lying down for a while.

The one trick

The single most effective move is to lie down and lift your legs about thirty centimeters as soon as you feel light-headed.

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Read the full guide

The full guide is on thecareonline.com. General information only, so check with your doctor for your own case.