Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. When people faint, or pass out, they usually fall down. After they are lying down, most people will recover quickly. The term doctors use for fainting is syncope say "SING-kuh-pee". Fainting one time is usually nothing to worry about. But it is a good idea to see your doctor, because fainting could have a serious cause. Fainting is caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain. After you lose consciousness and fall or lie down, more blood can flow to your brain so you wake up again.

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An Indianapolis man charged in a woman's death in the cold behind a laundromat in February told police he dragged the woman into the snow after she fell asleep while they were "hanging out and drinking" in his car, court records show. Justin Holman, 36, was charged with reckless homicide more than four months after police found year-old Shanel Smith dead in a snowbank in the early hours of Feb. Surveillance video from the night, obtained by IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, shows a man dragging a seemingly unresponsive Smith out of the passenger seat of a black sedan before throwing the woman's belongings next to her and driving away.
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Fainting after an orgasm can be scary. In most cases, it is not the orgasm itself that causes a person to faint, but the circumstances surrounding it. Low blood sugar, intense sex, fatigue, and even anxiety may trigger fainting. People who pass out after an orgasm usually do not need to worry. Fainting has many benign causes and is not usually a major cause for concern. However, as several serious heart conditions may cause fainting episodes, it is important to see a doctor to discuss fainting. Anyone who hits their head when they faint, faints multiple times in a row, or cannot stay awake will need emergency medical care.