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How Should One Proceed Diagnosing Symptoms Similar To Epileptic Seizure Followed By Fainting?

Posted on Thu, 2 Nov 2023

Question: I have fainted twice in the last two years. During the last time, It happened while I had gone to a healthcare facility to get an vaccine injection. The healthcare facility person told me that it did not seem like a normal fainting, and that it was more like a seizure, as I had hold on to my fists tight.
I have a sibling that suffers from Epilepsy, so I wanted to check on with a concerned doctor to get a thorough diagnostics done. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neurologist consultation and an EEG

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, sometimes a fit can present as a fainting episode.

Also, with a family history of epilepsy it can be considered essential for you to get evaluated.

You may have to consult a neurologist and get an EEG to rule out a epileptic disorder.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Regards,

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