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A 22-year-old female asked about a 48-year-old male:

49 yo: grand mal and absent seizure this week in one day. no history. healthy. ct and blood work ok. can choking on drink be a cause? mri & eeg in 2w

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Dr. Salman Saeed
Dr. Salman Saeedanswered
Neurology 35 years experience
Seizure: Choking can cause vasovagal syncope which may cause hypo perfusion of the brain and cause convulsion. You need to finish the work up. Talk to your neurologist.
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