Are Seizures Recurring In Nature?
Question: I had my first time every seizure this weekend at age 84, is it possible to have only one in a lifetime?
Brief Answer:
it is possible but not likely...
Detailed Answer:
The answer is yes, it is possible but it's not likely. Since you've had one seizure already, you may have more particularly if structural disorders caused it. Almost half of these cases recur. A CT scan of the brain (or MRI) may help to confirm or exclude structural abnormality.
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it is possible but not likely...
Detailed Answer:
The answer is yes, it is possible but it's not likely. Since you've had one seizure already, you may have more particularly if structural disorders caused it. Almost half of these cases recur. A CT scan of the brain (or MRI) may help to confirm or exclude structural abnormality.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
this is not common
Detailed Answer:
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Most seizures last for a short time. A couple of hours is too long and may cause permanent damage due to low oxygenation of the brain tissue. It is called status epilepticus. Please contact me again, if you'd like more details about this disorder...
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this is not common
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
Most seizures last for a short time. A couple of hours is too long and may cause permanent damage due to low oxygenation of the brain tissue. It is called status epilepticus. Please contact me again, if you'd like more details about this disorder...
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
When I saw my internist yesterday, he said the reason seizure lasted so long he thinks is because, they gave me a very strong sedative. He thought it might have been a mild stroke. I have an appointment with a neurologist in two weeks from this Thursday. I will keep you posted. Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
can't say why...
Detailed Answer:
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Stroke is one the most common causes of status epilepticus. I don't know what the cause was in your case though... The MRI should have the answer regarding the stroke hypothesis.
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can't say why...
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
Stroke is one the most common causes of status epilepticus. I don't know what the cause was in your case though... The MRI should have the answer regarding the stroke hypothesis.
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar