lose consciousness
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The two carotid arteries carry 70% of the brain’s blood flow; block them, and a person can quickly lose consciousness.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
Her 16-year-old son Tommy was diagnosed with epilepsy in May 2024 and suffers from tonic-clonic seizures, which cause him to lose consciousness and have violent muscle contractions.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
A person can lose consciousness, have seizures, collapse, vomit, and fall into a coma.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025
Rios appears to lose consciousness about 4 minutes into the video.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
Even if you’re lucky enough to lose consciousness, you’ll find you still need to get up every half hour just to empty your bladder.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
