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What Are The Symptoms Of Vasovagle Syncope?
My mother has had 3 episodes of what a doctor called vasovagal attack while traveling in the car with me (several others on her own in her home). The symptoms included an aura followed by unresponsiveness, spasms/seizures, vomiting then diarrhea, gradual return from lala land with prolonged weakness for the rest of the day. Having witnessed and dealt with these events firsthand, this diagnosis seems a little tame for what s happening to her. I mean this is no simple faint. Do you think vasovagal syncope covers this extreme attack?
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
Hi,
The symptoms that you have described are more consistent with a diagnosis of seizure disorder rather than vasovagal syncope. In my opinion, an electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain imaging must be done for more information.
Best wishes.
The symptoms that you have described are more consistent with a diagnosis of seizure disorder rather than vasovagal syncope. In my opinion, an electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain imaging must be done for more information.
Best wishes.
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