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son fell down while standing

From last one year my son 13.5 year old fell down while morning school prayer, once brushing teeth.
while standing he feel unconciousness and fell down .
After few seconds of unconciousness he become  nearly normal.
This thing has happend 4th time in a year. We had his investigations- EEG, HB (12.6) were normal.
Now we are very tensed, can u help us to over come this problem. we are very poor ,can not spent much.
kindly give ur valuable advice to us

Thanx

Sanjay Mahajan
Chandigarh,  India
+919872743055
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We have completed complete investigations of my son.

1.  MRI - Normal
2.  Echo - Normal
3.  ECG - Normal
4.  EEG - Showed Abnormal Interictal record of generalised seizure disorder.
               HV & PS  : Not Contributory
               Epileptiform Discharges : Bilateral high voltage sharp & wave noted
               Asymmetry : None
               Background : 6-7 Hz, 20-50 uv THETA, Bisynchronous

Other labortary tests are normal, Dr. prescribed Tab. Desval ER 250mg : One tab at night for long time.

You are requested kindly advise to your further treatment / investigations after viewing this of episode.

Thanks

Regards,


Sanjay Mahajan
              
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Look up Neurocardiogenic syncope, and also get a cardiac work up, because there are a lot of heart conditions that cause fainting also.  Get a EKG, tilt table test, and Holter monitor test.  Thanks
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what is fainting disease, my son has fell down while standing. He has fell down 4-5 times in last 18 months.while morning school prayer. some dark shadows comes in his eyes & immediately after that he fell down. after felldown he remain unconcious for 30-40 seconds only.
Today I consulted with a Neuro Doctor Puneet Syal (MD- Medicine) He told that my son may have chances 95 % of Fainting or 5% chances of Epilepsy desease and he advised MRI, EEG, ECHO & ECG TESTS.
Last year already my son had EEG test which was ok, no problem seen that time in EEG.
Plz. tell me should I go for these tests.
Kindly advice & brief about fainting disease.

Regard,

Sanjay 42


Chandigarh- India
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Thanks for ur neuro consultation advice.
i will get back to you after consultation with neurologist.

Regards,

Sanjay Mahajan
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Hello.

If you can get a neurologist's consultation, you should consider 3 EEGs one month apart. You can go in for the MRI if you can, but only after the neurologist's consultation. The objective of the MRI would be to rule out any brain tumor or any other space occupying lesion.

Regards
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Thanks for your kind concern about my son. He dont have any birth injury, his hieght is now 5.5 feet, weight is 50kgs, he is very intelligent by brain, in studies he get +80% marks, now he is studying in 9th std.
when he fell down this time he had balanced breakfast, whenever he plays he never had such situation.We feel his face has many white spots, i think due to calcium defeciency.
Dr. please advice me should i have his MRI ? OR should he go through any other tests ?
kindly give ur valuable advice.
I shall be highly greatful to you,
Regards,

Sanjay Mahajan
09872743055
Chandigarh, India.
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368886 tn?1466235284
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello.

I am sure your son must have already been seen by a pediatrician. His hemoglobin is normal. This effectively rules out anemia and as a cause. He may however, be having episodes of hypoglycemia (reduced blood sugar). Do you recall if he gets these episodes when he has missed his breakfast? He may be prone for hypoglycemic attacks.

The normal electroencephalogram (EEG) does not necessarily rule out seizures. In many cases of atonic seizures (seizures with sudden loss of muscle tone, similar to a sudden paralysis), the inter-ictal (between episodes)  EEG in normal. He should actually be screened by three EEGs, done one month apart.

Is he good in studies? How about his development? Were there any birth injuries?

Regards
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