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Blood Clots In The Brain, Fainting Episodes, Slurred Speech, Excessive Sweating. History Of Paralysis. Cure?
Hello Doctor, My father is having Blood Clotting in his brain. For the past few years he is taking treatment from one of the doctor in XXXXX. He suffers frequent attacks in which he gets unconscious for some time with problem in speech and heavy sweating. He had paralysis attack 15 years back . I would like to consult you for his case as now the attacks are very frequent. He is also having high B.P. and Diabetes .Please guide.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The most likely cause of fainting episodes in your father could be post-stroke epilepsy.
In this condition, the epilepsy starts because of scar formation in the brain (due to the blood clot).
It is well treatable with medications such as levetiracetam.
At the same time, medicines to prevent further brain strokes such as aspirin should be continued.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
Thank you for posting your query.
The most likely cause of fainting episodes in your father could be post-stroke epilepsy.
In this condition, the epilepsy starts because of scar formation in the brain (due to the blood clot).
It is well treatable with medications such as levetiracetam.
At the same time, medicines to prevent further brain strokes such as aspirin should be continued.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com
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