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What Causes Episodes Of Lightheadedness Followed By Short Term Memory Loss?
I have something strange going on. It starts with slight lightheadedness, then I get a certain smell and then I go blank. Not for long, don t lose conscienceness, but my memory is affected. Short term memory. I don t fall down or anything like that, its like I just go out into space, take a trip around and then come back.
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
Hello,
Thank you for the query
The possible causes for your symptoms can be
Simple partial seizures, absent seizures or narcolepsy(which is a sleep disorder ).
Investigations like EEG and Sleep study are required to make a definitive diagnosis.
I recommend that you consult a primary care physician to get the necessary evaluation done.
Hope I was able to help you
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for the query
The possible causes for your symptoms can be
Simple partial seizures, absent seizures or narcolepsy(which is a sleep disorder ).
Investigations like EEG and Sleep study are required to make a definitive diagnosis.
I recommend that you consult a primary care physician to get the necessary evaluation done.
Hope I was able to help you
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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