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Can some seizures cause staring into space, tachycardia, tightness in head and dim vision but no severe shaking?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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Seizures : Seizures at times can present as non epileptic in nature . Would see a neurologist to be sure

Answered 3/9/2015

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A member asked:

Can some seizures cause staring into space, tachycardia, tightness in head and dim vision but no severe shaking?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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