Most of us have experienced fainting or passed out at some point in our lives. It is commonly believed to be caused by stress, inadequate sleep or eating an imbalanced diet among other factors. One often tends to ignore it.
However, while it may seem common, fainting can be fatal. When you faint, you may have a fall and injure yourself. At times this can lead to fatal injuries, affecting a person for life. Even if you experience one episode of fainting, it can be a warning sign for a heart disorder. This is because fainting is always due to a cardiac cause.
It is known as ‘syncope’ in medical terms.