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  About Fainting Fainting occurs due to the decreased blood supply to the brain A fainting spell is usually very brief It may or may not have medical significance Common Causes Anxiety Emotional upset Stress Severe pain Skipping meals Standing up too fast Standing for a long time in a crowd Some medications Diabetes Blood Pressure  Symptoms Before painting, a person may experience the following: Nausea Giddiness Excessive sweating Dim vision Rapid heartbeat or palpitations Treatment Fainting is a medical emergency, till proven otherwise When a person feels faint- Make them sit down or lie down If sitting, position head between knees When a person faints, position him on his back Check to see if airways are clear Restore blood flow by  Loosening clothing/belts/collars Elevate feet above head level A patient should become normal within a minute If not, seek medical help  Check if breathing/pulse is normal If not,...

About Dislocation An injury which forces bones out of their sockets Dislocation is a common sports injury It temporarily deforms or immobilizes the joint Causes Usually caused by a trauma like a fall/blow Rheumatoid arthritis also causes dislocation Symptoms Pain Tenderness Difficulty to move injured part Swelling Discoloration Treatment Call medical help as soon as possible Do not move the joint or try to place it back Place ice to control swelling  If the skin is cut, clean gently and bandage with sterile gauze Sling or splint the injury in its original position If an injury is serious, check for breathing If not breathing, provide   Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Elevate the feet up to 12 inches Cover the patient with a blanket Prevention Wear protective gear while sporting Make home environment safe  Teach safe habits to children Do not stand on chairs or other unstable objects Exercise care while using bath oils M...