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Why do I blackout when I stand up?
16 / F / 5'7 / 117 lbs
(If that has any thing to do with it.)
Usually when I stand up I blackout for about 8-10 seconds, but I can still walk the path I'm going if I know it well. (Ex: From my bedroom to my staircase) But this past week it's gotten worse. It's to a point where when I stand up I black out & I get dizzy, so I'm forced to either just sit/lay down on whatever is closest, which usually happens to be the floor. I don't know what's causing it.
I'm not sure if it has anything to do with this past weekend, I was very sick with nausea which made me lose my appetite for two days, & really bad chest & lower stomach pains. I was also falling every time I stood up. But like I said, now I just have to sit down, I'm not collapsing anymore.
Sorry if it's long, I'm just worried.
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It sounds like you are experiencing a drop in blood pressure. What is causing this could be a lot of things. What ever is causing this is serious and needs immediate doctors attention.
Please advice the adult you are with and have them call 911. You need to be ambulance transported to a hospital. Paramedics on the ambulance can evaluate you and start treatment en-route to the hospital. I am a volunteer with a fire department rescue squad and I believe this is the best way for you to get to the hospital.
Yes, if we are right and you are experiencing a drop in blood pressure, it is that serious. We are not doctors and even if we where it is impossible to diagnose and treat over the web or the phone. You need to see a doctor and the fastest way to do so is to call 911.
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It could be several things, You mentioned pain in the chest and stomach area...
It COULD be an infection, internal bleeding or clot. You need to call the doctor a.s.a.p. I know it's a huge bummer but I would lay off the skiing until you do so.
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The blackouts may be from your blood pressure dropping. The change in altitude probably isn't helping much. Make sure you eat something, preferably something with protein and complex carbohydrates (trail mix is good) and tell your parents or whatever adult you're with. If this has been going on for a week, there's definitely something wrong and you need to see a doctor ASAP.
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You need to see a doctor asap.
It could be nothing, it could be something more serious. We are not qualified doctors and even if we were, it is impossible to diagnose someone correctly over the internet. The only way to get an accurate diagnosis and any necessary treatment is to see someone in person.
If you don't have insurance then here is a website which lists free/cheap health clinics across the US: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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