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My uncle 73 years age suddenly gets unconscious when he used to take his lunch. This thing happen 5 times within 5 months. I had consult with the doctor ENT & Heart they prescribed pacemaker after that we have placed pacemaker but this thing continues. every time it was happen when he was having the Lunch. Plz suggest.
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Unconsciousness?
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I went through your question and understood your concern. His symptoms may be related to epileptic seizures or to a postprandial hypotension. Epilepsy seizures are usually non related to eating and they can occur at anytime. But it may be just a coincidence. It seems not to be related to a cardiac arrhythmia, because the pacemaker would have changed this situation. Have you measured his blood pressure during these episodes? How long does he stay unconscious during these episodes? I recommend to closely monitor his blood pressure different times during the day, before and after the meals. A neurological consult coupled with a brain EEG to examine the brain function and rule in/out possible seizures would be necessary. Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida