Being Unconsious

[namithanair]

Dear Doctor,

I am 23 yrs old. For past few months, i am felling down for no reason.After falling down only i come to know that i fell down. I think i am being unconscious for a very few seconds without any signs. I have checked the blood pressure and it is normal. While my school days, i was having a neural problem and i had zeptol 200 for 4 yrs for recovering from the same. Is this unconsciousness any thing related to that or for any other reason?

Please help!!!!!!!!!!

[caregiver222]

Loss of consciousness in the United States is grounds for an immediate 24 hour hospital evaluation. The drill is an immediate MRI with contrast or a CT. And, of course a neurological consult. You cannot assume that there is no cumulative neurological damage developing because of these episodes. Among the tests given in the United States is a "light flicker test" where the patient is exposed to lights of varying composition, duration and frequency. You really require an immediate in-person evaluation by a specialist.

[silverfox67]

     Sounds like you might have seizures of some kind.  Possibly epilepsy.   See a neurologist..

[Elschmer]

Any loss of consciousness needs to be examined and diagnosed by a doctor. Without knowing your complete medical history and being able to ask questions it's hard to do this. It's also important to know exactly what neurological condition you suffered from as the Zeptol/carbamazepine can be used for several.
If you were having seizures in the past its definately possible you are having them again and this can explain why you only know it's happened after the event. Even if you weren't but your past history may have made you prone to having them. If this is the case it's very important you see your doctor. You may need treatment and/or medication and I advise you see your doctor sooner rather than later. You might not be too worried because you regain consciousness but regardless of what is causing it it is dangerous each time you fall. You may fall on something or hit your head. If you drive it may happen in the car and I'd recommend not driving until you know the cause.
Your blood pressure may be normal but it can pay to have it checked both sitting and standing as you can get a postural drop in pressure when you stand up. This can be severe enough to cause you to faint shortly after getting out of bed or standing after sitting for a while. Both possibilities require seeing a doctor.

[LivingInHope]

You should see a neurologist as soon as possible for a proper evaluation, given that you are suffering from fainting spells and you don't know the cause.  A doctor needs to order testing to try to figure out what's the cause.  

Have you made sure already that you do not have low potassium in your blood with a lab test?  Have you made sure you are not suffering from anemia?  If so, ask the neurologist for a brain MRI and whatever other tests he/she thinks would be appropriate, given your symptoms.