A member asked:

14y.o. daughter blacked out, followed by confusion and lethargy. er dr. diangosis w/ sinusitis following ct scan, but no symptoms at all. should i seek 2nd ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: There are many reasons this could have occurred. There should be a report on the CT. The most important causes for these symptoms could be related to her neurological system such as seizures or a problem related to the electricity pathway in her heart. There may be other explanations. Follow up with your doctor for ongoing concerns or ask for another opinion.

Answered 8/4/2014

3.8k views

Thank
Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sinusitis: CT scan findings must be correlated with a person's symptoms and physical examination findings to diagnose a sinus infection. It's possible though, that she felt dizzy -a symptom of sinusitis-(specially after bending over and then standing up) and then blacked out. We see this scenario many times in acute sinusitis in teens. Follow up with her own Pediatrician.

Answered 7/31/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more