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A 33-year-old male asked:
my baby has lissencephaly. could his seizures be causing memory loss? he seems like he's forgotten how to cry. instead he makes noises but not crying.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered
Radiology 47 years experience
Could well be: Repeated seizures can result in memory problems. In addition, the period after the seizure (post ictal) is characterized by a diminished mental status. Sorry for your child's' ailment.
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