Many kids nowadays are pushing their bodies more and at the same time their eating habits are inappropriate to replinish or refuel the body with needed nutrients. Episodes of fainting among teens (or even pre-teens) are known as vasovagal syncope. There are many causes including hyperventilation or emotional roots. My daughter had two fainting spells while she was 12 both during her Karate class. Unfortunately one resulted on 5 stiches on her chin due to the fall she took. I am pretty sure her case was due to lack of minerals and breakfast which she used to skip. She learned her lesson and after the second episode, she now makes sure to eat a high protein meal, plenty of water, and bananas before any sport practice in order to endure the physical demands to her body.
This link from Duke University offers some information on syncope among kids. http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/AdviceFromDoctors/YourChildsHealth/fainting
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Many kids nowadays are pushing their bodies more and at the same time their eating habits are inappropriate to replinish or refuel the body with needed nutrients. Episodes of fainting among teens (or even pre-teens) are known as vasovagal syncope. There are many causes including hyperventilation or emotional roots. My daughter had two fainting spells while she was 12 both during her Karate class. Unfortunately one resulted on 5 stiches on her chin due to the fall she took. I am pretty sure her case was due to lack of minerals and breakfast which she used to skip. She learned her lesson and after the second episode, she now makes sure to eat a high protein meal, plenty of water, and bananas before any sport practice in order to endure the physical demands to her body.
This link from Duke University offers some information on syncope among kids. http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/AdviceFromDoctors/YourChildsHealth/fainting
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