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What Causes Fainting With Muscle Spasms On The Hands And Legs?

During the last month, I have gotten up to walk to the kitchen, etc. I suddenly feel dizzy with perspiration forming on my head, then I black out and fall down. That has caused me to bang my head open, bruises everywhere. I have fallen down at least 12 times and it is happening without warning. My legs go out and one or both of my arms acts spasmotic what can it be and what kind of dr. should I see.
posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : My legs go out and one or both of my arms acts spasmotic what can it be and what kind of dr. should I see.
Answer :
This can be either a Seizure Attack or a case of Syncope
You have to See a Cardiologist First for evaluation of syncope and a Neurosurgeon after that for evaluation of seizure

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 Fainting With Muscle Spasms On The Hands And Legs?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : My legs go out and one or both of my arms acts spasmotic what can it be and what kind of dr. should I see. Answer : This can be either a Seizure Attack or a case of Syncope You have to See a Cardiologist First for evaluation of syncope and a Neurosurgeon after that for evaluation of seizure 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.