Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you fainted (temporary loss of consciousness)?
See significance of fainting (temporary loss of consciousness) if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you fainted more than 1 time when trying to stand up?
Yes Do you also have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or a history of an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)?
Yes Do you also have high blood pressure or a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Yes Do you continue to feel light-headed after fainting?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Did you faint, but you are now fully alert without other symptoms?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 17, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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