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

Rajpaul, of Los Angeles, started to lose consciousness after the procedure, but Los Angeles police said Adame and Galaz fled the scene, leaving paramedics unaware that Rajpaul had undergone the risky cosmetic procedure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

And at all costs he must not lose consciousness right now.

From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka