Loss of consciousness
Unconsciousness is a state of being unresponsive to stimuli, and unaware. People who faint are temporarily unconscious, and people in a coma are in a long-term state of unconsciousness.
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A 24-year old asked:
Could it be something bad if I have loss of consciousness?
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A member asked:
Do convulsions have to be accompanied by loss of consciousness in order to be considered "convulsions"?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is there a difference between coma and loss of consciousness?
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A 55-year old male asked:
Several loss of consciousness events with no resolution or cause. All testing normal. What are my next steps for solution?
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A 54-year old male asked:
What is the difference in diagnosing syncope vs. a seizure resulting in loss of consciousness?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which is more life threatening, choking or loss of consciousness?
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A member asked:
Are there some genetic reasons I get loss of consciousness off and on?
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A female asked:
When referring to seizures, would "loss of consciousness" be better described as "alteration of consciousness"?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Someone accidentally hit me in the head I was fine no loss of consciousness or any major symptoms but after 3 days I'm having a headache could it be related? is seeing a dr necessary for my case?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can epilepsy exist without a loss of consciousness?
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A 29-year old asked:
When someone is knocked unconscious, how long of a delay can there be between the impact and the loss of consciousness?
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A 44-year old asked:
My diagnoses have been: concussion (with brief loss of consciousness), post concussion syndrome, swelled dura mater. When will my injuries level off?
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A 27-year old female asked:
2nd episode of unexplained loss of consciousness, what could be the causes in a healthy young female? Mri and EEG negative 11 years ago first episode.
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A 23-year old male asked:
How long do I have to wait to return to school after a confirmed concussion? There was loss of consciousness and nausea.
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A 24-year old female asked:
A week ago10 month son had a loss of consciousness,bend back of his body, stiffness.After undergoing x-rays is my son at cancer risk?
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A 24-year old female asked:
A week ago10 month son had a loss of consciousness,bend back of his body, stiffness.Can my son be at cancer risk if he undergoes several x-rays?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Stood up from a crouch and hit top of head on edge of steel shelf. Small lump, no loss of consciousness or stars. Mild pain, any concern for bleed?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I am experiencing loss of consciousness, headache (quality: dull or achy) (side: front, left) (severity: mild) (occurred: > 3 hours) and neck pain.
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A 36-year old asked:
Can a blow to the head with no loss of consciousness have any brain damage ?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How common are subdural hemotomas? 25yrOld female, non drinker, non smoker, hit back of head on ceiling Monday, no blood no loss of consciousness.
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A 21-year old female asked:
I fainted and bumped my head hard. loss of consciousness for about 1-2 mins. now I have a stiff and sore neck and headache. Should I be concerned ?
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A 60-year old male asked:
In case of loss of consciousness for 2 or 3 minutes and have happened thrice over last 45 years , as I have high BP does it call for medication to prevent possible stroke ? Thanks?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I bumped the back of my head/neck on my desk. Not really hard. Barely felt it. No loss of consciousness, vomiting, etc. feel fine. Back of head does hurt a bit but nothing severe. Ive been up all day. Eating and reading. Should I be fine?
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A 23-year old male asked about a 18-year old female:
Pupil is blown out, recent head injury no bleeding or loss of consciousness, dizzy and disoriented, could it be treated at home?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Hit my forehead not very hard, no bump or sign of injury no loss of consciousness but I feel tightness in that area is this okay? can I go to sleep with no worries?
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A 41-year old asked:
Dizziness with sweating and on occasion loss of consciousness or ringing in ears?
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A 54-year old male asked:
Had three loss of consciousness events this past year. Two diagnosed syncope and one seizure by ER Dr. Neurologist confirmed normal EEG. ?
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A 54-year old male asked:
Several loss of consciousness episodes but normal workup and labs with cardiologist, Endocrinologist and neurologist. How can I prevent another event ?
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A 45-year old asked:
Tachycardia, sharp heart pain, loss of consciousness and paraesthesia (pins and needles sensation)..?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Hit in the back of the head with a foam dodgeball 12 hours ago. No loss of consciousness. No severe headache. Brain damage likely?
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