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What Do Sudden Onset Of Headaches And Loss Of Consciousness Suggest?
Question: we are not sure about the actual disease , Doctor says it is epilepsy. But i am doubtful . is it migraine or something else (sudden collapse,severe head ache , gets unconscious, water sprinkle gets back the consciousness , it gets repeated multiple times whenever it happens), we did MRI it was OK, but doctor indicated some issue with EEG.
Brief Answer:
It can be Absence Seizures where you don't get convulsions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand that the 8 month old kid has history of
1. Sudden Collapse
2. Unconsciousness
3. Gets back to consciousness after sprinkling water
4. This is getting repeated multiple times
Your doctor has also told you that there are some issues with EEG
You have a doubt whether this is epilepsy or not.
Let me help you
Epilepsy ("seizure disorders") or is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages. This is because of abnormal electrical activity inside the brain.
Each Area in Brain has different functions. There is a part called Motor Cortex which is involved in our Head, Neck, Trunk, Hand, Leg movements. Similarly Sensory Cortex received the inputs from Skin. Visual Cortex processes Vision and so on
Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control varying from person-to-person. Any Area can get a seizure and the symptom will be based on the area in which there is seizure
If the motor cortex is involved, the patient will have convulsions.
If the motor cortex is not involved, patient may not have convulsions. There may be occasional Loss of Consciousness, Collapse, Followed by Regaining Consciousness and Headache.
These are called as Absence Seizures. There may not be any convulsive moments of arms and legs and this is usually confirmed by EEG
Based on what you have told, I opine that the kid must have Absence Seizures.
Please Don't worry. This can be controlled with Proper Drugs
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.
It can be Absence Seizures where you don't get convulsions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am happy to answer your queries. I have read your question with care and understand that the 8 month old kid has history of
1. Sudden Collapse
2. Unconsciousness
3. Gets back to consciousness after sprinkling water
4. This is getting repeated multiple times
Your doctor has also told you that there are some issues with EEG
You have a doubt whether this is epilepsy or not.
Let me help you
Epilepsy ("seizure disorders") or is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages. This is because of abnormal electrical activity inside the brain.
Each Area in Brain has different functions. There is a part called Motor Cortex which is involved in our Head, Neck, Trunk, Hand, Leg movements. Similarly Sensory Cortex received the inputs from Skin. Visual Cortex processes Vision and so on
Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control varying from person-to-person. Any Area can get a seizure and the symptom will be based on the area in which there is seizure
If the motor cortex is involved, the patient will have convulsions.
If the motor cortex is not involved, patient may not have convulsions. There may be occasional Loss of Consciousness, Collapse, Followed by Regaining Consciousness and Headache.
These are called as Absence Seizures. There may not be any convulsive moments of arms and legs and this is usually confirmed by EEG
Based on what you have told, I opine that the kid must have Absence Seizures.
Please Don't worry. This can be controlled with Proper Drugs
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am sorry , i might have mistyped somewhere, patient is my wife and is 25 years and we have one 8 months old Kid.
As you told she has absence seizures, nothing to worry and can be controlled by proper Drugs.
I would like to repeat :- she is taking 2 tab of 1000 MG Emlevo each day afternoon and night and one more tab once in 15 days for vitamin as prescribed by Doc.
Can you also comment on how long does this disease takes in getting completely cured, Its been almost 4 Months since she has been pills. and she is suffering from this from almost a year now
As you told she has absence seizures, nothing to worry and can be controlled by proper Drugs.
I would like to repeat :- she is taking 2 tab of 1000 MG Emlevo each day afternoon and night and one more tab once in 15 days for vitamin as prescribed by Doc.
Can you also comment on how long does this disease takes in getting completely cured, Its been almost 4 Months since she has been pills. and she is suffering from this from almost a year now
Brief Answer:
Seizures starting during pregnancy have high control rate after delivery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Welcome Back to HealthCareMagic !
You have mentioned that your wife has this problem only for one year. I would like to know whether it started during pregnancy.
If the Seizures had started during pregnancy, then the chance of control of Seizures is very high after delivery.
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.
Seizures starting during pregnancy have high control rate after delivery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Welcome Back to HealthCareMagic !
You have mentioned that your wife has this problem only for one year. I would like to know whether it started during pregnancy.
If the Seizures had started during pregnancy, then the chance of control of Seizures is very high after delivery.
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Yes Doctor , it started during pregnancy. !
Brief Answer:
Chance of control of Seizures is very high after delivery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Since the seizures have started during pregnancy, the chance of control is very high. Please take the drugs properly.
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.
Chance of control of Seizures is very high after delivery
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Since the seizures have started during pregnancy, the chance of control is very high. Please take the drugs properly.
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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