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What Causes Blackouts, Memory Loss And Confusion?
Question: sYMPTOMS BLACKOUTS MEMORY LOSS AND CONFUSION
PERSON WILL SEEM FINE AND SUDDENLY A BLANK STAIR AND START TALKING IRATIONALLY LASTS A FEW MINUTS THEN COMES OUT OF THE TRANCE WITH NO MEMORY OF THE MATTER BUT SIGNIFICENT LOSS OF MEMORY
PERSON WILL SEEM FINE AND SUDDENLY A BLANK STAIR AND START TALKING IRATIONALLY LASTS A FEW MINUTS THEN COMES OUT OF THE TRANCE WITH NO MEMORY OF THE MATTER BUT SIGNIFICENT LOSS OF MEMORY
Brief Answer:
Seizures very likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe are typically related to conditions such seizures.
It is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist and by imaging and functional studies such brain MRI, EEG, in order to diagnose correctly the condition that could have caused seizures ( brain tumor, vascular malformations etc.).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Seizures very likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Symptoms you describe are typically related to conditions such seizures.
It is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist and by imaging and functional studies such brain MRI, EEG, in order to diagnose correctly the condition that could have caused seizures ( brain tumor, vascular malformations etc.).
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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