my 11 year old has passed out twice when overheated. Is this normal?
959171
It would be hard to determine this in the shower but does he perspire?  If his body is unable to perspire properly in unusually hot situations and there is adequate fluids in his body, this might be a cause to consider for the overheating.
1030068
Its been awhile, but my son had one, I don't know what the company would do or say, but I think you would of felt if it was broken too far in (like burning) and it depends on how long ago did you go in? Ask a nurse. Because it does happen, and your gonna stay worried until you talk to someone.
688672
It's probably better for you to explain to your child that it's not possbile do to the hot magma than to give him/her false information.  But I guess if it were possible, than yes, you would be upsidedown after passing the center.
331283
this is called syncopy, when you bend over, or stand up too fast, not enough oxygen gets to your heart and brain at the same time. be careful, because if it gets really bad it can cause seizures. you usually will outgrow the pattern, or it can be treated with medications such as elavil.
1043212
Take her to a doctor.  It's possible that she has an infection of some sort.  It's also possible that she's acting out because of some sort of trauma (stress, abuse, being abandoned by her parents).  This isn't normal behavior for a healthy 9-yr-old.\n\nGood luck!
1114346
I think he's OK... my daughter is 11 and its normal for her too.
546399
i almost died when i was 11. i remember losing some of my senses i think...or i was so out of it i thought i did. i could hear my mom yelling at the nurses..so that's a near death experience. no lights or anything like that...but it was still near death.
668178
They need to be doing a CT Scan, blood tests etc, I went to the ER because I was fainting and my friend thought that I was having seizures and they did blood tests, and a CT Scan, and they also did an EEG they should be testing this, because there could be something seriously wrong, especially because of her age!! I would make an appointment with her regular doctor and talk this over with him and tell him that you want tests done to see what is wrong, and if they don't do it I would take her elsewhere!  If you have to check out the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN I live in MN and it is the best hospital in the world!! People come from all over the world to go to the Mayo Clinic!
1140733
After a typical syncopal (fainting) episode, one does not usually lose memory, except for during the time that one is unconscious.\n\nThe episode you described could have resulted from heat stroke, dehydration, hypoglycemia, or head injury from the slump/fall.\n\nIf she has ANY memory loss (other than while she was passed out), she needs to be evaluated ASAP.  Go to the ER or an urgent care facility.  Better safe than sorry.
843997
You need to get to pediatricians and ask them for advice...I am sorry to hear that...but as much as I know ..children are more likely to outgrow any type of seizure...I know a little boy who had a stroke at age of 3. he was left side paralyzed but completely recovered in 5 years, now he is happy healthy 8 years old....\nThe skull is not even developed yet, baby bones are very soft. I don't think that something is severely damaged. \nJust stay strong and pray until everything is clear. Even though there is something there, love that is in your family and concern that you all have will help this baby live happily and grow healthy. \n\nMedicine today is amazing, there will be good doctors who will know what to do....
312635
Sounds like an inner ear virus. I had it once. stood up, felt a bit dizzy but though it'd right itself in a few minutes. Got in the car to go pick up my son, turned a corner and fell over into the passenger seat! Luckily I didn't crash but had to pull over and have someone come and get me. I refused to go out in public (happened over my birthday too) because everyone who saw me thought I was drunk. I was sick to my stomach but I suffer from motion sickness too. A doctor can check for it real easy just by waving their finger back and forth in front of their eyes and watching the reaction. \n  My 9 month old son ended up with it too, he was just starting to walk but all of a sudden kept falling down. \n  I have constant vertigo because of it (always a little dizzy) but I've learned to live with it. Hopefully your aunt and cousin will come out of it ok. There's nothing the doctors can do to get rid of it, just treat the symptoms. My doc gave me something to help with the dizziness but I can't recall the name. If you need me to find out, I can try. Good luck to your family.
1186848
There are a number of reasons why you might have had a different reaction this time.  Yes, the heat can be one, because your body may already be under stress from some of the effects of hot weather (possible dehydration and/or electrolyte imbalance due to perspiration).  Some people have difficulty breathing normally in hot weather, and they may feel dizzy or even more overheated.  Add any of these to the effects that giving blood generally has on your body (light-headedness, dizziness, etc.), and it may help to explain your reaction yesterday.
571529
oh i feel so sorry for your little one! that's way too long to be sick. and a fever of 104 is extremely high which can be dangerous. when my daughter was 16 months, her fever got so high she had a seisure. the doctor said very high fevers can cause brain damage. you should give your daughter motrin which will really knock that fever out for alot longer period of time than tylenol. i have had several doctors tell me over the years that you can give motrin and tylenol at the same time. i really hope she gets well real soon. i will say a prayer for her as soon as i'm done typing this. oh geeze i just realized you said may 19, i thought it said may 6! so it's been about 4 days, hang in there. a month ago my 4 year old son was sooooo sick for 4 days, high fevers, vomiting, i was so scared i took him to ER twice and the clinic once. it was just something i had to wait out and let it take it's course.
430536
If you are passing out you MUST SEE a doctor.\n\nThis is not normal, nor is it safe.
835757
Schedule an apointment with a doctor. So far, it sounds like the flu. However, if he does actually pass out, or he gets any more symptoms that make him seem worse, you should go to the ER as soon as you can. This could be a sign of something more serious than just the flu. Until then, get plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Try giving him some pieces of banana also if he has been throwing up. He might need potassium.
658010
Yes sounds like it. My daughter has it and is now on medication. The Medication these days are fantastic. From the sounds of it you will be able to get it under control and when you are old enough you will be able to drive if it is controlled. One useful tip I thought was great, when you have a bath(which it is not uncommon to have a fit with the heat) tie a small string around you big toe and the plug, and if you do have a fit you will kick the plug out. Good luck for the Future   By the way please don't let the first answerer scare you. It is very rare for this to be dangerous.If you take the right precautions talk to the epilepsy foundation they will be able to help you too.
529639
You need to take her to a pediatric neurologist. If she suddenly started having these problems, you might consider a visit to the emergency room. If these problems began slowly, you could consider getting an appointment ASAP with a boad certified pediatric neurologist and have your daughter's condition thoroughly checked out. \n\nThis sounds far enough out of the ordinary that you really need to see a pediatric neurology specialist as soon as possible.