What Causes Feeling Of Blacking Out And Pressure In Head?

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

Question: I had an episode where I thought iwas going to blackout today. The room started to go dark (like I was in a tunnel). I had lots of pressure in my head and I felt like being ill and soiling myself. I found a chair and sat down and within a few minutes it passed, however I feel drained now. What just happened and what do I need to have checked? This also happened once about 2 years ago where I blacked out on our front lawn whilst speaking to my brother-in-law

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seizure disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

From the history you have given me it looks like you might have had an episode of seizure. You definitely need further investigation in this regards. This is how you should go about it

1. Get a complete blood count and also get your electrolytes checked including calcium, magnesium and phosphorus
2. Get a c t scan of the brain done
3. The diagnostic tool for seizure would be get an eeg done , it will show a seizure pattern if you do have seizure disorder

I further suggest

1. do not travel until you have come to know what might be the issue
2. Do not be at heights or around sharp objects
3. do not travel or drive
4. it is important that you sleep well and get adequate rest. Reduced sleep and rest can trigger an episode .

I hope I was of help, if you have any doubts please get back to me

regards

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