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Loss of Consciousness and Abnormal EEG - does that necessarily indicate Epilepsy ?
Sun, 09/01/2019 - 09:02Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
In highFever above 102 , I took paracetamol 650mg on empty stomach and slept . I profusely sweated and later in Afternoon I got up to poop. During poop I loss consciousness and I have very faint memory of losing it. It was not a very long haul , may be few seconds to a minute or two .. I got up confused and went out myself .. later my family took me to hospital where they did EEG and saw some abnormal waves . Is it epilepsy or can be something else too?
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Hi anuj_x, Thanks for posting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2019-09-03 - 09:34
Hi anuj_x, Thanks for posting. We cannot determine if you have epilepsy, or not, so it’s very important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to further discuss this episode you describe and any potential changes in behaviors,symptoms, moods, seizure type, or frequency. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf . For additional information on seizures and diagnosing epilepsy please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-seizure https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/diagnosis-101-basicshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/illness-and-over-counter-otc-medicines Learn more about EEG readings here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/diagnosis/eeg For assistance finding a specialist near you, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist or by visiting the National Association of Epilepsy Centers at: www.naec-epilepsy.org https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist/find-epilepsy-centerAdditionally you may always contact our national 24/7 helpline by emailing us at contactus@efa.org, or by calling, 1-800-332-1000, for additional questions you may have and assistance in connecting you to national resources: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helplineor local resources: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates
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Submitted by birdman on Sun, 2019-09-01 - 20:53
- Abnormal bleeding (hemorrhage)
- An abnormal structure in the brain (such as a brain tumor)
- Tissue death due to a blockage in blood flow (cerebral infarction)
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Head injury
- Migraines (in some cases)
- Seizure disorder (such as epilepsy)
- Sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy)
- Swelling of the brain (edema)
Also abnormal brainwaves don't just occur during the actual seizure but also can go on after a major seizure has occurred. Also a single seizure does not indicate "epilepsy". Seizures can be caused by other things like injuries, alcohol, or drugs. Of course tell your primary care doctor about what happened. And if this same pattern continues you should ask to see a neurologist. MikeI found a link https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003931.htm which suggested abnormal results can have many causes:What Abnormal Results MeanAbnormal results on an EEG test may be due to:
- Abnormal bleeding (hemorrhage)
- An abnormal structure in the brain (such as a brain tumor)
- Tissue death due to a blockage in blood flow (cerebral infarction)
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Head injury
- Migraines (in some cases)
- Seizure disorder (such as epilepsy)
- Sleep disorder (such as narcolepsy)
- Swelling of the brain (edema)
Also abnormal brainwaves don't just occur during the actual seizure but also can go on after a major seizure has occurred. Also a single seizure does not indicate "epilepsy". Seizures can be caused by other things like injuries, alcohol, or drugs. Of course tell your primary care doctor about what happened. And if this same pattern continues you should ask to see a neurologist. Mike