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Can hyperventilation lead to complex partial seizures or grand mal seizures? thanks?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It can trigger the seizure but it is less likely the cause.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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Hyperventilation is often used in EEG testing to provoke underlying epileptiform activity and prove the diagnosis. True epileptic events can be triggered by hyperventilation if an actual seizure disorder is present, but otherwise, in a normal individual, syncope might occur.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/18/2021

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