Why Do People Faint in Summer? 

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1) Dehydration: In hot weather, people may sweat more, leading to dehydration. When the body loses too much water and electrolytes, it can cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to fainting. 

2) Exhaustion: Prolonged exposure to high temperatures without proper hydration and cooling off can lead to heat exhaustion. Symptoms include dizziness, weakness, nausea, and fainting. 

3) Heat Stroke: This is a more severe form of heat-related illness where the body's temperature regulation system fails. Heat stroke can cause fainting, along with other symptoms like confusion, rapid pulse, and hot, dry skin. 

4) Vasovagal Syncope: Some people are prone to fainting in response to triggers such as heat, dehydration, standing for long periods or overreaction to certain triggers like the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. This type of fainting, called vasovagal syncope, occurs due to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. 

If a patients display any of the above symptoms kindly meet a nearby physician immediately.