Are Recurrent Seizures Signs Of Epilepsy?

Posted on Tue, 26 Jan 2016

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Tue, 26 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : my son had first sezure 12 months ago playing cricket in hot conditions and has now had a second one in the same conditions playing cricket in the heat, is this due to him being dehydrated or more likely eplilepsy, he is 17 years of age

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its epilepsy, needs work up to sort out the cause

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

i read your question and i understand your concern. Two unprovoked episodes in your son make it epilepsy. Of course hot humid weather with dehydration are the triggers for inducing seizures in epileptic patients. He needs complete work up and brain scans , EEg, blood work up to sort out the cause of seizures and start him on anti convulsants accordingly.

I hope it helps. Take good care of your child and yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar