So what happened? Well, Schwartz hit her head after fainting, and she was immediately hospitalized with a head injury. But don’t worry, she’s okay now. She recently gave an interview explaining what happened and why she fainted.
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It turns out that Schwartz was diagnosed with Vasovagal syncope, which is the most common cause of fainting. This condition occurs when your body “overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress.”
What’s more, dehydration and skipping meals are two risk factors for developing the condition. Scary stuff, right?
The triggers can cause a person’s heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly, which reduces blood flow to the brain and causes the person to faint. Dizziness, clammy hands, blurred vision, and nausea are common symptoms before passing out.
Schwartz revealed that she felt fine up until about fifteen minutes before she went on-air. The weatherwoman said she started to feel a little nauseous but decided to “power through” the upcoming segment. She had also skipped breakfast that morning and was a little dehydrated from drinking coffee.
The meteorologist revealed she wished she had listened to her body’s warning signs and laid down when she started to feel sick. She said the episode was a wake-up call to take better care of herself. She stressed to others the importance of getting enough sleep and staying hydrated.
Source: foxnews.com
