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My friend has small blackouts every once and a while where she can't see or hear. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Neurologist: Your friend may be having partial epileptic seizures and I strongly recommend that she be evaluated by a neurologist as soon as possible.

Dr Molina agreed

Answered 5/23/2014

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