Epilepsy and syncope


The principal differential diagnosis is between an epileptic _______________ and a syncopal attack,
or ________________. Syncope is a sudden loss of consciousness due to temporary _______________ of
the cerebral circulation. Syncope is distinguished _______________ a seizure principally by the
circumstances in which the _______________ occurs. For _______________, syncope usually occurs
whilst standing, in situations of severe stress, or in association with cardiac arrhythmia.
Convulsion and urinary incontinence sometimes occur _______________ in a syncopal attack. The key
is to _______________  the presence or absence of prodromal symptoms, i.e. symptoms that occur
immediately before the attack. A syncopal _______________ is usually preceded by symptoms of
dizziness and light-headedness. In epilepsy, people may get a warning, known as aura, that an
attack is going to happen. The good news _______________ epilepsy sufferers is that the seizure is,
like syncope, transient and does not last long.


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Doctor’s questions


Did you lose _______________ suddenly or gradually?

Did you often become _______________ in recent years?

Did you get a _______________ of the attack?

What were you doing before you passed _______________ ?

Were you worried or under any _______________ at the time?

Did you feel _______________ or _______________ - _______________ before the attack?

Did you lose _______________ of your bladder?

Did your partner notice any _______________ movements while you had the blackout?