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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
fainting spells with seizure activity
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
fainting spells with seizure activity
by only a mom, Feb 09, 2003 12:00AM
I have two sons and both have fainting spells with seizure activity. My oldest son has been thoroughly tested and everything turned out fine. The doctors called it trama seizures because of an accident he once had. He has learned to control it much better now. Now my youngest son has the same fainting spells with seizure activity. It is usually brought on by pain. This morning he stumped his toe and passed out. While he was out he had a very breif seizure. He didn't remember anything and felt bad for a while but was fine. He does this in response to sudden pain. Is this anything to worry about since his brother did the same? I also use to pass out at the sight of blood but without seizure activity. How can I help my twelve year old son with this.
Just a mom
Just a mom
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 09, 2003 12:00AM
, Feb 09, 2003 12:00AM
There really is not much you can do if this behavior is neurological. But you can be sure that the diagnosis is correct, and it would be prudent to seek a second opinion about your older son, and to arrange a pediatric neurological evaluation for your younger son. Depending on the nature of the seizure activity, medication might be useful, but the diagnosis must first be pinned down.
Member Comments (1)
by pegleg9310, Jan 10, 2009 02:34PM
A related discussion, vasovagal syncope was started.
