Why do I Black Out Constantly?

Question

I'm 14 years old and I quite often black out, sometimes to the point where I can't see anything. It happens between 1-5 sometimes 10 times a day. I'm not overweight. I am 6 foot 140 lbs and I have an athletic build. It usually happens when I get up from sitting or laying down. Even if I get up really slow, it will still happen. Sometimes I will stand up and walk and then 10 seconds later I start to blackout. Any information will be helpful.

Answer 1

What you're describing is called "orthostatic hypotension."  Your brain is not getting enough oxygenated blood upon standing, so it sends signals to your body to get horizontal as soon as possible.  It's impossible to diagnose the cause of this disorder without diagnostic testing.  Please make an appointment in the very near future with your pediatrician.  He/she will probably refer you to a pediatric cardiologist to assess the situation.  

Answer 2

It's due to circulation. Whether you sit or lay down, do not get up suddenly. Let's say you lay down,sit on the bed for a while then get up.

Have you ever see doctor? You should,it's is dangerous  

Answer 3

Dude i get the exact same sh*t..It gets annoying i almost fell once...i get it a lot nd yea like before i would get it @ least 10x a day..I also am not overweight im 15 nd i way 121lbs nd im 5'9''. But idk i used to get it a lot its either i got so used 2 it now or its just happening less idk. But  i am also anemic so i think thats y it happens i am slightly anemic.  

Answer 4

you may have vertigo.  

Answer 5

It could be diabetes.

Answer 6

sometimes you could possibly get head rush when you get up from sitting down. Maybe you should see a doctor but it happens to me sometimes, its just a phase

Answer 7

this is a sign of diabetes.  check to see if you have the other symptoms.. but either way you need to go see a doctor straight away..

Answer 8

happens to me sometimes too. its your mind dude. get some more sleep or something lol.

Answer 9

It's normal in teenagers and yea its really weird but you just learn to live with it. Its also from growing. Teenagers just aren't fully balanced.