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Results 1 - 10 of 166 for Consciousness
  1. Decreased alertness 
    Get medical help for any decrease in consciousness, even when it is due to alcohol intoxication, fainting , or a seizure disorder that has already been diagnosed. People with epilepsy or other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003202.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Unconsciousness - first aid 
    ... person is unconscious and: Does not return to consciousness quickly (within a minute) Has fallen down or ... the local emergency number if the person regains consciousness, but: Feels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort, or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000022.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Epidural hematoma 
    ... that results in even a brief loss of consciousness , or if there are any other symptoms after a head injury (even without loss of consciousness). The typical pattern of symptoms that indicate an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001412.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Choking - adult or child over 1 year 
    ... ineffective coughing Bluish skin color (cyanosis) Loss of consciousness (unresponsiveness) if blockage is not cleared ... the object is dislodged or the person loses consciousness (see below). To perform back blows: Stand behind ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000049.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Concussion 
    ... lead to headaches, changes in alertness, loss of consciousness , memory loss, and changes in thinking. ... Concussions do not always lead to loss of consciousness. Most people never pass out. They may describe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000799.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Choking first aid - infant under 1 year - series (image) 
    ... and chest retract Bluish skin color Loss of consciousness if blockage is not cleared FIRST AID 1. ... the object is dislodged or the infant loses consciousness.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100221_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Heat emergencies 
    ... F (40°C) Extreme confusion (altered level of consciousness) Irrational behavior Seizures Unconsciousness (loss of responsiveness) ... and decreased alertness ), starts having seizures, or loses consciousness, call 911 or the local emergency number and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000056.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Barbiturate intoxication and overdose 
    ... who use them on purpose to alter their consciousness ... barbiturate intoxication and overdose include: Altered level of consciousness Difficulty in thinking Drowsiness or coma Faulty judgment ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000951.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Fainting 
    Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain. The episode most often lasts less than a couple of minutes and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003092.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease 
    ... can include: Extreme anxiety Fainting or loss of consciousness Lightheadedness or dizziness Nausea or vomiting Palpitations (feeling ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000775.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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