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Teenager. Spells During Playing With Mumbling And Facial Tics. Better After Eating And Drinking. Possible Dehydration?
hi my 14 year old son has had some issues with dehydration. Last night at his football game he had his 3rd spell. He was mumbling was easily startled and was having facial tics. Once he ate and drank he started coming around and was back to normal within an hour or so. Does dehydration cause such issues or is there something else going on?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Dehydration will not cause such episode.
This paroxysmal event and the spells are looking like some tics.
At the same time seizures like focal in origin should be ruled out by reviewing his history and doing investigations like EEG, CT Scan brain.
I advise you to consult the pediatrician or Neurophysician for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Dehydration will not cause such episode.
This paroxysmal event and the spells are looking like some tics.
At the same time seizures like focal in origin should be ruled out by reviewing his history and doing investigations like EEG, CT Scan brain.
I advise you to consult the pediatrician or Neurophysician for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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