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Do seizures cause memory loss in epileptics? i find after each seizure my memory and attention span are getting worse. i'm only 24!
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They should not: Seizures are a sudden discontrol of the brain that then corrects. Some patients have prolonged or repetitive seizures that can cause long term defects. Some patients have side effects of medication that affect memory and attention. Some have an underlying disorder of the brain that is causing both the memory loss and the seizures. A thorough neurological evaluation would be appropriate.
Answered 7/25/2013
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Seizures and memory: Normally a person's memory function returns to normal after a seizure, although it may take some time. Most seizures last 30-90 seconds. Are your seizures like those? Prolonged seizures that require treatment with intensive care often associate with memory loss.
Answered 6/11/2019
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