Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could severe pancreatitis be mistaken for seizure or cause one?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not mistaken: But the severe derangement it causes can lead to seizures.
Answered 3/10/2013
5.5k views
Pancreatitis: It could , although it is unusual, you should consult a pancreas doctor and a neurologist if needed.
Answered 7/5/2013
5.3k views
Not mistaken contrib: Pancreatitis should not be mistaken for seizures due to the clinical presentation (i.e. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.) however, pancreatitis can lead to severe electrolyte imbalance which can cause a seizure. Also, Depakote and Lamictal used to treat seizures can cause pancreatitis. Also, patients on a ketogenic diet for seizures can develop high triglycerides which can cause pancreatitis.
Answered 5/16/2016
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
If your oxygen level drops too low, could that cause a non epileptic seizure. Also, if you have severe COPD would exercise lower your oxygen level.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is a pressure feeling one one side of your head or the other related to seizures? Cause i get that feeling right before I have a seizure.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi I've got epilepsy I was just curious in case I ever have a seizure what causes seizures is it possible to have one on epilepsy medicine.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a root canal cause a seizure and alter one's perception. I've been having issues for over a year now and it is affecting my entire body?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Sometimes while laying in bed before sleep my whole body convulses for about one second. Is this a seizure, if not what is it and what causes it?
Is one seizure a month considered "severe"?
Can thinking about a seizure or worrying about one make you have one. Or what causes one ?
I have recurring seizures of unknown cause.if I have one that affects memory of the event and feel weak and tired after do I need to go to emergency?
Past three years i had two episodes of pancreatitis with unknown cause. Can i eat two bananas with one glass milk in breakfast daily. Will it be best?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
