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Seizures by coughing, need instant cure. ?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Neurology: Coughing which triggers seizures needs thorough evaluation by a neurologist. All the best!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Need evaluation: While you may have seizures, you may have cough induced syncope, a type of fainting spell triggered be cough. See a neurologist for diagnosis and possible treatment.

Answered 4/28/2016

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