question: I have been prone to passing out a lot. I have gotten to the point to knowing when I am about to pass out. Today, is one of those days where I felt like I was on the verge of passing out. It started out with a harsh or loud heartbeat that I heard from inside my ear and felt in my chest. At the moment, my body feels very hot and I heard a ringing noise. These symptoms are very common for me. Is this normal?