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Q: Seizures and hysterics

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 7th, 2008

What is the possible problem here and what type of doctor would be best to see for this? Is it possible that this responce get e-mailed to me so I can view it as soon as it is answered? My E-Mail is james82287@comcast.net. Thank you for you time.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 18th, 2008

Epilepsy Answer A4564

Your girlfriend's attacks sound like seizures but need to be proven by an EEG-examination. If an EEG is okay then the attacks could be hysteric.

You may want to consult a neurologist first.

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