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Why do we faint?

Why do we faint?

Update: 2025-03-12
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You might have seen someone faint in a movie. It usually happens after they see something shocking. They close their eyes and suddenly fall to the ground. In real life, people faint for many different reasons, not just shock. We asked pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter to tell us more about fainting.


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Why do we faint?

Why do we faint?

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