My 5 year old daughter recently fainted at school after wAtching a diabetes video. This is the third time she has fainted. The first time was after watching her sister get her flu shot, who was screaming and crying, and before that she watched my mom fall and hurt her finger. She remembers everything that happens and comes to quickly. She had an ekg done and everything was well. Today, she kept getting chills randomly and saying her chest hurt but then it would go away. Do you think it s anxiety? What can I do to help her?
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your questions in detail, I know that you are very concerned about this. Three episodes of fainting which has also led to injury once could be absence seizure or anxiety episodes. In absence seizure, the child has starring look and child usually falls on ground or sits idle without talking, the child doesn't remember anything about the episode. In my opinion, a EEG and MRI brain should be done to rule out seizure. Till then try to calm the child. I hope this has helped you. Take care. Regards - Chat Doctor. 