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Symptom Checker

Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.

Blacking Out, Fainting, or Loss of Consciousness

If the blackout results in an injury from falling to the floor, there are two concerns.

- The cause of the blackout

- Even if it was a simple faint, you could break a bone or hit your head the next time you black out.

Did you suffer any injury from the blackout?

Yes, I injured myself.

Nope, no injury.

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