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Question: my husband is 84 years old has had, what the doctor says are night terrors for the past 4 years, 4 or 5 each year.
Last night he had 3 in one night. To me they look like seizures. They start with a dreadful anguished scream and then clenched fists and shaking. He stays unconscious and after calming him I let him sleep as he makes no sense if I wake him up. He always urinates during these incidents. His legs often ache the next day so they must also tense up. I think he gets over heated and I suggested he not turn on his electric blanket any more. He is usually very warm and clammy when this happens. Not certain what else to do.
Brief Answer:
I agree these episodes sound like seizures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your husband's symptoms and I agree with you that they suggest a diagnosis of seizures.
To be more precise, they are like generalised tonic-clonic seizures.
For further evaluation, he should undergo a CT scan of brain and electroencephalography (EEG).
He should also be started on empirical anti-epileptic drugs to prevent the recurrence of seizures.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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