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What Causes Sudden Seizures In An Elderly Person?
Question: I am a 63 year old woman. Am a staph carrier and have a few active lesions. Last night I had a seizure that lasted 10 seconds. I also a very sensitive to bright and had been outside in bright light just before the seizure. I was very tired from driving in heavy traffic for 6 hours. Could any of this have been the reason for the seizure? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Bright Light, Staph Lesions , Tiredness Can Precipitate Seizures
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you are a Staph Carrier and had a seizure that lasted 10 seconds after you had been outside in bright light just before the seizure.
Bright Light, Sparkling Lights etc are well documented to produce seizure
Staph Lesions in Brain can produce Seizures
Tiredness also can precipitate Seizures
To move forward, You need to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
3. Radiological Evaluation
You also need to take
1. Prophylactic Anti Epilepsy Medications
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest for Proper Evaluation and Treatment
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Bright Light, Staph Lesions , Tiredness Can Precipitate Seizures
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you are a Staph Carrier and had a seizure that lasted 10 seconds after you had been outside in bright light just before the seizure.
Bright Light, Sparkling Lights etc are well documented to produce seizure
Staph Lesions in Brain can produce Seizures
Tiredness also can precipitate Seizures
To move forward, You need to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
3. Radiological Evaluation
You also need to take
1. Prophylactic Anti Epilepsy Medications
I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon at the earliest for Proper Evaluation and Treatment
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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