Fainting in children

Sophie fainted at school, apart from very bruised knees where she fell she seems fine. I haven't made to much of a fuss, the school rang me when it happened and I went to collect her, she was fine within half an hour.

Wasn't too worried until a 'friend' started on how I should get her checked out etc Should I be worried?

I used to faint too and my first must have been when I was about 8. I got taken to a&e though because I split my chin open (which I ended up doing a lot). Anyway I digress, I have been told that most people faint once in their life and it doesn't neccesserally mean anything, just something that happens. If you are worried though do get her checekd out by a doc to put your mind at rest

i wouldn't be too fussed myself - could have just been low blood sugar, or lack of oxygen if in a crowded room. it's quit common in young girls.

i spent years and years of going to doctors because i used to faint every month or so, often quite randomly like on a bus or when crossing the road. i was always dismissed as being a young and tall girl, therefore it will happen and i'd grow out of it. wasn't until i was in my 20's i learnt what my triggers were and how to tell that it was going to happen, and to always carry some lollies with me that i learnt to control it.

of course, if you are at all concerned about yourdaughter you should take her to the gp.

I did as well. I think it's dips in blood pressure or else connected to blood sugar levels. I had my first episode (felt it coming on, head between my knees fast and had it under control without actually fainting) for many, many years, just yesterday and am fairly sure my blood pressure had dropped.

I faint if im dehydrated. So i always make sure im well hydrated and tend to carry a bottle of water arround with me in tje summer months

I used to have a real problem with fainting when I was a child too. Still feel it coming on now if I get too hot or if haven't eaten enough. I even fainted at the docs a couple of years ago and they made me sit in a side room with orange juice and a mars bar before they'd let me leave.

This happened to Ross (similar age too). I did report it to the doctor and she sent him for an ECG to be on the safe side, but everything was fine.

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it is fairly common, i happened to me nearly every day as a child, i was fine in my later teens but having alesha triggered it off again and i happens about once a week more often that not i can control, i cant stand still for too long, dehydration and lack of food causes it aswell as getting too hot

as its a one off i wouldnt worry, but if it starts to become a regular thing a trip to your gp is needed x

Ben has passed out once before, but it was because he fell over and, I think, winded himself. We took him to A&E but only because he was really drowsy afterwards (wouldn't stay awake) and wobbley on his feet. after about 20 minutes he was back to normal and after a rather long wait, was sent to see the gp situated in the hospital. We were given the all clear and was told that it is fairly common for children to pass out. For Ben's particular situation, we were told they children (of all ages) often pass out if they have hurt themselves or they see blood. It's nothing to worry about and they will grow out of it. We were also told, not to worry, probably wouldn't happen again, but if it did to take him to our dr. Apparently DF's brother used to always pass out at the drop of a hat! as soon as he fell over or something he would just pass out. So I think It's a fairly common thing in children.

I wouldn't worry too much for one time passing out but if it happens again then a quick trip to the Dr's, just to see what they say . but I wouldn't think it's anything too worry about, seems like it's quite a common thing in children.