Can I have a seizure and not know it?
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Can I have a seizure and not know it?
These seizures can last up to three minutes. After it’s through, you may be confused and not remember the event; extreme fatigue and the desire to sleep may also follow.
How do you know you have absence seizures?
The easiest way to spot an absence seizure is to look for a blank stare that lasts for a few seconds. People in the midst of having an absence seizure don’t speak, listen, or appear to understand. An absence seizure doesn’t typically cause you to fall down.
Did I have a small seizure?
A staring spell. Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs. Loss of consciousness or awareness. Cognitive or emotional symptoms, such as fear, anxiety or deja vu.
How do I know if I just had a seizure?
General symptoms or warning signs of a seizure can include: Staring. Jerking movements of the arms and legs. Stiffening of the body.
How do I know if I’ve had a seizure?
What are the symptoms of a seizure?
- Staring.
- Jerking movements of the arms and legs.
- Stiffening of the body.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Breathing problems or stopping breathing.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control.
- Falling suddenly for no apparent reason, especially when associated with loss of consciousness.
What are the beginning signs of a seizure?
General symptoms or warning signs of a seizure can include:
- Staring.
- Jerking movements of the arms and legs.
- Stiffening of the body.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Breathing problems or stopping breathing.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control.
- Falling suddenly for no apparent reason, especially when associated with loss of consciousness.
What can be mistaken for a seizure?
Episodes Mistaken for Seizures
- About Seizures. Neurologists define seizures as abnormal and excessive electrical signals in the brain.
- Types of Seizures. There are 3 broad categories of epileptic seizures.
- Fainting Disorders.
- Staring.
- Movement Disorders.
- Confusional Migraines.
- Night Terrors.
