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What Causes Seizure Like Attacks?
My brother in law has been getting seizure like attacks, not sure if they are actual seizures. He had a scan and no tumor was found. They said he needs to be referred to a neurologist for a better checkup. But theses 'attacks' on happen in the freezer section of the grocery store. What could it be?
Wed, 27 Sep 2017
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These attacks could be related to different possible causes:
- epilepsy seizures
- panic attacks
- thyroid dysfunction
- low fasting glucose (hypoglycemia), etc.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests:
- an EEG
- blood electrolytes
- complete blood count
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- glucose tolerance test.
You should discuss with his doctor on the above tests.
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
These attacks could be related to different possible causes:
- epilepsy seizures
- panic attacks
- thyroid dysfunction
- low fasting glucose (hypoglycemia), etc.
For this reason, I would recommend performing further tests:
- an EEG
- blood electrolytes
- complete blood count
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- glucose tolerance test.
You should discuss with his doctor on the above tests.
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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