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What Causes Sleeplessness, Appetite Loss And Severe Stress After A Seizure Attack?
Question: Yes, thank you. I had seizures in 1st Aug2009, 2nd Dec2015, 3rd Jan2016, and today. In all cases the lead up has been exactly the same. Inability to sleep for numerous nights, not eating, and high work related stress. What are your thoughts Sir?
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX - YYYY@YYYY
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX - YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and visit to a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Recurrent seizures needs to be evaluated for possible etiologies.
Mri brain and eeg are required along with blood reports like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, renal function test, liver function test, serum calcium, magnesium.
Antiepileptics should be started.
Drugs like Valproate, levetiracetam can be added initially.
Visit to a neurologist for detailed examination, investigation and prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised and visit to a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Recurrent seizures needs to be evaluated for possible etiologies.
Mri brain and eeg are required along with blood reports like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, renal function test, liver function test, serum calcium, magnesium.
Antiepileptics should be started.
Drugs like Valproate, levetiracetam can be added initially.
Visit to a neurologist for detailed examination, investigation and prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Is it possible that high blood pressure could cause occasional seizure events?
Brief Answer:
Not probably due to blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No, blood pressure rise associated seizures is with altered consciousness.
It's highly unlikely in your case, that seizures are due to blood pressure rise.
Some increase may be noticed at the time of seizure too.
Detailed investigations is required as discussed earlier.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Not probably due to blood pressure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No, blood pressure rise associated seizures is with altered consciousness.
It's highly unlikely in your case, that seizures are due to blood pressure rise.
Some increase may be noticed at the time of seizure too.
Detailed investigations is required as discussed earlier.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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