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What Causes Loss Of Consciousness In A 2 Year Old?
Question: Healthy 2 yr old boy suddenly spontaneously falling after walking for more than a yr. fell 7 times yesterday and again same today while at day care. No known trauma but did play a lot over Thanksgiving holiday with young cousins who range in age from 5 yr to 9 months. No vomiting. No loss of appetite. No drooling. No other motor difficulties noted. No change in other behaviors or his use of language.
Brief Answer:
Needs complete evaluation by paediatric neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms of sudden, spontaneous falls without loss of consciousness, followed by rapid recovery are known as drop attacks.
Do not worry as it can be a normal finding. But it needs complete neurological evaluation by paediatric neurologist to rule out epilepsy, movement disorder, cataplexy or psychiatric disorders.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Needs complete evaluation by paediatric neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The symptoms of sudden, spontaneous falls without loss of consciousness, followed by rapid recovery are known as drop attacks.
Do not worry as it can be a normal finding. But it needs complete neurological evaluation by paediatric neurologist to rule out epilepsy, movement disorder, cataplexy or psychiatric disorders.
Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
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