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What Causes Persistent Sialorrhea?
Question: My 33yrs old son who is Moderated retarded will sometimes go into a state of drooling and grunting for as much as an hour. When he is done, he does not remember it. Pretty scary. What could cause this?
Brief Answer:
Seizures.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You are probably right, it is most likely a seizure (partial complex) that is causing your son's symptoms, not just because the drooling, but alternation of consciousness is a strong factor that supports this possibility.
There is need for a neurological evaluation and, most important, brain function study (electroencephalography EEG ), in order to have a correct diagnosis.
MRI of brain also should be considered to evaluate any brain lesion that may manifest with seizures.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Seizures.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
You are probably right, it is most likely a seizure (partial complex) that is causing your son's symptoms, not just because the drooling, but alternation of consciousness is a strong factor that supports this possibility.
There is need for a neurological evaluation and, most important, brain function study (electroencephalography EEG ), in order to have a correct diagnosis.
MRI of brain also should be considered to evaluate any brain lesion that may manifest with seizures.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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