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Faintness is a clinical finding similar to a loss of consciousness and collapse. This can include lightheadedness, dizziness, and weakness.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

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Head

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