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What Is The Diagnosis For Seizures, Light Headedness, Discomfort In Throat And Blacking Out?

Over the last few years I get occassional seizures. They begin with light headedness then a strange taste and feeling runs down my throat. Then I black out for about 30-40 mins. Sometimes if it happens in my sleep I bite my tounge. I'm told its not epilepsy but the docs couldn't tell me what it was.
posted on Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of seizures, otherwise, also known as epilepsy.

These are most likely complex partial seizures with secondary generalization. Detailed evaluation would be needed, including MRI brain- epilepsy protocol and electroencephalography (EEG).

There are good medications available to treat seizure disorder.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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What Is The Diagnosis For Seizures, Light Headedness, Discomfort In Throat And Blacking Out?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and they are suggestive of seizures, otherwise, also known as epilepsy. These are most likely complex partial seizures with secondary generalization. Detailed evaluation would be needed, including MRI brain- epilepsy protocol and electroencephalography (EEG). There are good medications available to treat seizure disorder. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/