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What Causes Episodes Of Unconsciousness Along With Disorientation And Drowsiness?
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Sun, 8 Mar 2015
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Question : Have been having episodes where I do not know where I am and people that are with me say I act strangely. I fall and disoriented. They say it last maybe 30 minutes to an hour and then I want to sleep. Does not happen daily, no headaches....just happens for no reason
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms you describe might be suggestive of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). In this condition, the blood supply in a part of the brain is reduced for a short period.This causes that symptoms which resolve completely once the blood flow is restored.
Another possible cause ,although the symptoms are atypical ,is temporal lobe seizure .
It is difficult to say the exact cause without examinations but one this is clear , that these episodes require evaluation to determine the cause.
You need a detailed neurological examination.A detailed medical history and a detailed report about the episodes are necessary.
I would suggest to consult a neurologist and get examined.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms you describe might be suggestive of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). In this condition, the blood supply in a part of the brain is reduced for a short period.This causes that symptoms which resolve completely once the blood flow is restored.
Another possible cause ,although the symptoms are atypical ,is temporal lobe seizure .
It is difficult to say the exact cause without examinations but one this is clear , that these episodes require evaluation to determine the cause.
You need a detailed neurological examination.A detailed medical history and a detailed report about the episodes are necessary.
I would suggest to consult a neurologist and get examined.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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