Did I nearly faint?!
Question: Today I went to the gym and did a workout as usual. Then I got in the pool and did laps as usual. I then had a spa, even though it was a hot day and it was hot in the spa. I was in there for about five minutes. When I got out, it's hard to explain but I felt light headed, and I lost my vision and all I could see was blurry blue. I sat down on the floor and after about 15 seconds my sight came back and after a few minutes I felt fine. Did I nearly faint here? I have never fainted before. Do you think it was because I got too hot - can being too hot cause faints? Thank you
Answers: Today I went to the gym and did a workout as usual. Then I got in the pool and did laps as usual. I then had a spa, even though it was a hot day and it was hot in the spa. I was in there for about five minutes. When I got out, it's hard to explain but I felt light headed, and I lost my vision and all I could see was blurry blue. I sat down on the floor and after about 15 seconds my sight came back and after a few minutes I felt fine. Did I nearly faint here? I have never fainted before. Do you think it was because I got too hot - can being too hot cause faints? Thank you
sounds like you were a bit dehydrated. Too hot, your body started to adjust it's body temp. and cool off your organs, therefore reducing blood flow to your extremities, causing you to have a fainting spell.
Maybe, yes that could, "too" hot is not a good thing, got to stay hydrated, and don't want to mess with the body temperature to an extreme
Maybe you overdid it. If you feel fine now, just take it easier next time. If it happens again, stop what you are doing immediately and make an appointment to see your doctor. Just to be safe....