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What Causes Fainting Spells And Dizziness?
In the last two years I have suffered with fainting spells and dizziness. I ve been told that i ve lost consciousness for 4mins on some occassions. It feels like a light switch, i black out just like that. Why does that happen? Also when i am seating up it continues to feel like the rooms spinning, i cant think straight , sometimes i cant put a sentence together...does the above mean i suffer with virtigo?
Thu, 1 Oct 2020
Hello,
Since you lost consciousness, in my opinion, seizures should be considered and evaluated further, even to exclude them. An EEG and a brain MRI together with an evaluation by your Neurologist are necessary for a correct evaluation. If seizures will be excluded, then it is probable that you suffer from vertigo.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Since you lost consciousness, in my opinion, seizures should be considered and evaluated further, even to exclude them. An EEG and a brain MRI together with an evaluation by your Neurologist are necessary for a correct evaluation. If seizures will be excluded, then it is probable that you suffer from vertigo.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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