Question 1

my brother only has seizures when he vomits which i assumed was from temperature spike. can seizures be caused by vomiting without a fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are seizures that vomiting is the only symptom.
They typically involve the temporal lobe.  Assuming that the seizures are febrile is not wise. Check with your doctor.

Question 2

what could be the reason for getting hypertension, tachycardia, paranoia, vomiting and having a seizure while being in a long plane ride?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative sress: Because the oxygen content is lower in the plane you succumbed to insufficient oxidation that affected your brain. A healthy person can withstand this easily and it means that your metabolism is marginal. It could be as simple as poor diet, particularly sugar in all its different forms.

Question 3

can being lactose intolerant cause seizures, vomiting, & diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

No: Lactose intolerance generally causes some gassiness, some bloating in the tummy, and some loose stools. Sometimes there is also constipation. If there are recurrent or serious seizures, a person likely has something worse than just being lactose intolerant. Lactose is not necessary, meaning a person can find plenty of foods or drinks that do not contain lactose.

Question 4

do you have to have vomiting or seizures to even be considered to have menegitis and to be tested? also how exactly can you contract it?

Accepted Answer

Urgent: Meningitis is a serious infection that requires immediate attention, if anyone is suspected of having that , they have to be seen immediately for a thorough evaluation, certainly headache, fever, neck rigidity, vomiting are some of the symptoms... As mentioned above, this is an infection that requires immediate attention 
hope this helps.

Question 5

my friends had fainted and had a slight seizure a few days ago and the today was vomiting black stuff, what can that be? he has had leukemia in the past

Accepted Answer

Usually : Usually when people are vomiting black stuff, they are vomiting blood. With a history of leukemia and an episode that was probably a faint with some seizure-like movements what comes to mind is a GI bleed with fainting from anemia. Your friend should get to a doctor fast.

Question 6

why do people vomit with a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

Toxic effect: A seizure is a reaction of the brain to a toxic condition.  If the region of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting are involved, then the seizure will cause vomiting.  In addition, some patients develop migraine symptoms following a seizure.  The vomiting can lead to aspiration pneumonia, that is why they should be laid on their side and nothing put in the mouth.

Question 7

please explain why people vomit after a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

Not very common: A generalized seizure could result in tongue biting with bleeding and tendency to choke and trigger vomiting.  Rare that folks actually choke on tongue but this could trigger a gag reflex with vomiting.  Aspiration into the lung is likewise uncommon but this too could provoke the GI distress.

Question 8

i have been vomiting everything i eat including water since the morning i had 10 seizures since monday should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Seizures and vomitin: Yes - please go to the ER. Having seizures and vomiting is not good and needs to be treated. Especially the seizures which may be due to electrolyte abnormalties.

Question 9

i have been having seizures. after i have speech problems,  not remembering, muscle aches, vomiting and migraines?

Accepted Answer

Postictal issues: Your seizures sound very much out of control, and likely represent convusive episodes, based on your description.  The postictal confusion is not unusual, and headaches are often reported.  Might propose you get evaluated for a different medication program and even consider a vagal nerve stimulator.

Question 10

what would be causing me to feel pressure in my left temple? other symptoms include: headache, memory and visual disturbances, vomiting, and seizures.

Accepted Answer

Very concerned: Your symptoms sound very serious.  You need an MRI of the brain.  Please see a neurologist for a more focused diagnosis and treatment.

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My brother only has seizures when he vomits which i assumed was from temperature spike. can seizures be caused by vomiting without a fever?

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What could be the reason for getting hypertension, tachycardia, paranoia, vomiting and having a seizure while being in a long plane ride?

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Can being lactose intolerant cause seizures, vomiting, & diarrhea?

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Do you have to have vomiting or seizures to even be considered to have menegitis and to be tested? also how exactly can you contract it?

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My friends had fainted and had a slight seizure a few days ago and the today was vomiting black stuff, what can that be? he has had leukemia in the past

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Why do people vomit with a tonic clonic seizure?

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Please explain why people vomit after a tonic clonic seizure?

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I have been vomiting everything i eat including water since the morning i had 10 seizures since monday should i go to the er?

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I have been having seizures. after i have speech problems, not remembering, muscle aches, vomiting and migraines?

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What would be causing me to feel pressure in my left temple? other symptoms include: headache, memory and visual disturbances, vomiting, and seizures.

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