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7 y/o son had 72 hrs fast, hard eye blinking followed by severe headache. nap 2 hrs (never does) woke up fine, no blinking, 95% himself. any ideas?

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Seizure: He should be evaluated. It sounds like he had a seizure, which caused headache and then post ictal somnolence.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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A member asked:

7 y/o son had 72 hrs fast, hard eye blinking followed by severe headache. nap 2 hrs (never does) woke up fine, no blinking, 95% himself. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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