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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Consciousness And Drowsiness After A Brain Operation?
Question: My son 18 yrs old was operated for Brain tumor in 2004, yesterday while going to school he got blank and is feeling like sleeping all the time. We had a MRI Done which has come out normal.
What should be the course of tratetment.
What should be the course of tratetment.
Brief Answer:
Require investigation for seizure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Sudden loss of consciousness with history of brain operation requires investigation in terms of post operative epilepsy.
The line of investigation should be EEG of brain, blood sugar, sodium, potassium, calcium. Only MRI brain is not complete.
Blood pressure measurement for any syncopal attack. Ecg for any cardiac cause.
Single episode may not require any treatment if EEG is also normal. Antiepileptic drugs may be required if investigation show abnormal.
Avoid driving, places like roof top, swimming pool, fire places.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Require investigation for seizure
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Sudden loss of consciousness with history of brain operation requires investigation in terms of post operative epilepsy.
The line of investigation should be EEG of brain, blood sugar, sodium, potassium, calcium. Only MRI brain is not complete.
Blood pressure measurement for any syncopal attack. Ecg for any cardiac cause.
Single episode may not require any treatment if EEG is also normal. Antiepileptic drugs may be required if investigation show abnormal.
Avoid driving, places like roof top, swimming pool, fire places.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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