What if youre about to faint but you know you aren't extremely ill and it would not be life threatening?
Avi Rosengard, San Diego, California, United States
It would depend on which of the fasts it is. If it was Yom Kippur, and the person doesn't think he needs to break his fast, nor does a knowledgable doctor, then he would keep fasting (see OC 618:1). If it was any other fast - including Tisha b'Av - he would probably be best advised to stop the fast (see OC 550:1).
Kol Tuv,
Yonasan Sigler
This is not a Psak Halachah