What Causes Episodes Of Unconsciousness Along With Disorientation And Drowsiness?

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015

Question: Have been having episodes where I do not know where I am and people that are with me say I act strangely. I fall and disoriented. They say it last maybe 30 minutes to an hour and then I want to sleep. Does not happen daily, no headaches....just happens for no reason

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms you describe might be suggestive of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). In this condition, the blood supply in a part of the brain is reduced for a short period.This causes that symptoms which resolve completely once the blood flow is restored.

Another possible cause ,although the symptoms are atypical ,is temporal lobe seizure .

It is difficult to say the exact cause without examinations but one this is clear , that these episodes require evaluation to determine the cause.

You need a detailed neurological examination.A detailed medical history and a detailed report about the episodes are necessary.
I would suggest to consult a neurologist and get examined.

Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar