These absences or very short blackouts seem to be a little worse when tired or stressed. Also his eyes seem to role back and I see the whites of his eyes and not the iris or pupils. He does not remember or seem to be aware of these episodes.
2007-01-06 07:34:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
They sound like absence seizures. Don't worry if you take him to the doctor they'll take a history and probably refer him to a neurologist, who will then will order an EEG, that should confirm it. I have epilepsy myself and have absences but usually if I forget to take my medication, if i take it then i don't have a problem. Also if your son is quite young, there is a chance he'll grow out of it. hope this helps x
2007-01-07 10:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Redhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like petit mal seizures. These are fairly common, and that particular type of is often outgrown by the age of 13. He needs to be evaluated by a neurologist. They are easily treated. I am an epileptic myself, (I have a different type of seizures, and have been controlled for years.) Don't let him get treated any differently - this is really important! I am a paramedic now, so look at it that way - I can even tolerate strobe lights now, when they used to be something that would bring on seizures.
2007-01-06 07:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Deedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cousins 4yr old son was the same, he used to have these seizures for a few seconds and after that he was exhausted. He was diagnosed with epilepsy and takes medication. He still gets them but less frequently and milder. Take him to the doctors if its epilepsy he needs treatment. All the best.
2007-01-06 10:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by superstar68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 13:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy..
You are describing basic patterns of epilepsy..
Does he complain of headaches, sickness or lack of sleep as well? If so Migraine may also be a consideration.
I suggest to be safe make an appointment with a doctor
Do not worry, both conditions are easy to control on medication (if indeed he has any of these conditions)
2007-01-06 07:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well definitely something is going on that needs medical attention. Sounds like epilepsy. I have it myself. Thing is these little short absences or black outs can become biggies if left untreated. So please get him into your doctor ASAP if you haven't already! Don't worry Mum, he'll be ok.
2007-01-06 13:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a doctor .
NOW.
Really I can't believe that some people will ask complete strangers on an internet forum rather than do the obvious.
2007-01-06 07:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by Trish D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would make a first guess of epilepsy, my son has frontal lobe epilepsy. Other causes can be tumours, pinched nerve in back/ neck.
2007-01-06 07:41:36 · answer #8 · answered by Shane L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to doctors.my son had same problem and tiredness makes it worst.he was diagnosed with vacant epilepsy,he is 13 now and has grown out of it.so i wish you all the best
2007-01-09 10:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds as if he has epilepsy which can be controlled with medication, it is a worrying condition but can easily be dealt with
2007-01-06 13:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by Kirks Folley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋