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What Causes A Sudden Fainting Spell Followed By A Seizure?

Hi, I'm a 16 year old female. For 2 years now I have been having seizures. I'm unsure as to why this is happening? I haven't gone to the doctors with this problem because they aren't like full seizures because I don't foam at the mouth or anything. They happen randomly at anytime I could be standing and feel light headed then proceeds to blackouts. Then I will have like a 2 minute seizure but, get back up as though nothing happened and I will feel fine. What is this?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : They happen randomly at anytime I could be standing and feel light headed then proceeds to blackouts. Then I will have like a 2 minute seizure but, get back up as though nothing happened and I will feel fine. What is this?

Answer : This is probably a drop attack or Absence Seizure.

Suggestion : Please consult a Neurosurgeon and he may ask for MRI Brain and EEG

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.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Causes A Sudden Fainting Spell Followed By A Seizure?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : They happen randomly at anytime I could be standing and feel light headed then proceeds to blackouts. Then I will have like a 2 minute seizure but, get back up as though nothing happened and I will feel fine. What is this? Answer : This is probably a drop attack or Absence Seizure. Suggestion : Please consult a Neurosurgeon and he may ask for MRI Brain and EEG 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. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.