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What Causes Brain Strokes For About Seconds?
my father is 74 years old.he is suffering from a new type of health problem.he gets brain strokes for about 5-8 secs.seems like he is having epilepsy.consulted many doctors but of no help.they are unable to recognize his problem.during the attack he is in half senses.wont talk just keep on saying his prayer.please help.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Hi,sorry for your fathers condition.Better take your father to a physician explain him your fathers condition have all the necessary blood investigations if everything is normal,please take him to a neurophysician,request the doctor take an EEG and MRI brain to evaluate for underlying sezuire disorder ar any tumors.
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