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What Causes Seizures After A Brain Surgery?
HI, a family friend has had brain surgery 8 days ago due to a brain bleed, today she had a grand mal seizure and is in the icu as her brain is in constant seizure mode now. Is there a reason this could be happening or is this normal after brain surgury
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Hello,
A seizure is quite common after brain surgery. The neuro physician will give antiepileptics like an option for the same.
He might require a CT for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
A seizure is quite common after brain surgery. The neuro physician will give antiepileptics like an option for the same.
He might require a CT for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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