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What Causes Grooning In The Sleep?

hello, may dad had a episode today where he was sleeping, and my mom heard him grooning in his sleep, she tried to wake him up but she couldn't. he was stiffing out his body, tears from his eyes and he was also incontinent of urine. he is at the hospital unable to move his feet. A Ct head scan showed nothing abnormal? What are your thoughts thanx
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello.
Thank you for posting question.
Probably your father suffered "Seizure" episode! (Need more information and examination for confirmed diagnosis- Suggesting mere probability).

You must consult Neurologist for detail investigations.
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What Causes Grooning In The Sleep?

hello. Thank you for posting question. Probably your father suffered Seizure episode! (Need more information and examination for confirmed diagnosis- Suggesting mere probability). You must consult Neurologist for detail investigations.