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How To Differentiate A TIA To Seizure?
I have a son in law who supposedly had a seizure. I was not here during the seizing, but was here after. I don t think he had a seizure, I think it was a TIA. He passed out and hit his head very hard on the way down. He vomited at least 8 times. He still could not talk 45 minutes after the episode and tried passing back out 4 times. We had to fight very hard to keep him awake. We took him to the hospital and they did an EKG on him and an Xray, but found nothing. How do I convince the doctor to look away from it being a seizure and point him toward it being a TIA
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
As a specialist, I can understand your anxiety. After a neurologist examination, the following tests are routinely done:
1. An EEG, with video EEG.
2. A seizure protocol MRI is usually done to localize the seizure focus.
Cognitive functions are assessed after a detailed neurological testing. A post-ictal headache is very common in seizures, with or without an aura. To get my expert opinion, you may send me a direct question.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matthew J. Mangat
As a specialist, I can understand your anxiety. After a neurologist examination, the following tests are routinely done:
1. An EEG, with video EEG.
2. A seizure protocol MRI is usually done to localize the seizure focus.
Cognitive functions are assessed after a detailed neurological testing. A post-ictal headache is very common in seizures, with or without an aura. To get my expert opinion, you may send me a direct question.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matthew J. Mangat
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