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What is the treatment for partial amnesia attacks (5-7min) with a healthy brain? this attaks occur after an event with inability to recognize people

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

No treatments: are known for amnesia attacks although there is a good overall prognosis if there is not an underlying medical condition. However, I would seek evaluation to rule out epileptic amnesia attacks.

Answered 6/5/2016

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