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Status epilepticus

Status epilepticus

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Seizure disorder

How common it is:

Rare

Symptoms

Decreased mental status

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What causes Status Epilepticus?

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A 41-year old asked:

Could I be conscious during status epilepticus?

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Can a person be conscious during status epilepticus?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are the first treatments for status epilepticus?

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A 42-year old asked:

Question about status epilepticus? How is it diagnosed?

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A 35-year old asked:

What complications are associated with Status Epilepticus?

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A 24-year old asked:

In a Neuro-ICU, how is Status Epilepticus treated?

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A 42-year old asked:

How are serial seizures and status Epilepticus treated?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Can someone tell me what seizures are like in status epilepticus?

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A 22-year old male asked:

If this is the first time i am having seizures but it lasted more than 30 minutes, is it considered status epilepticus?

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A 25-year old asked:

How is EEG monitoring used in the treatment of Status Epilepticus?

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A 25-year old asked:

Why would the developing brain be more susceptible to Status Epilepticus?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

Has 2 kids, 3X miscarriage.had status epilepticus n addisonian crisis last year. on cortef (hydrocortisone). trying to conceive but failed. any related causes

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

what is staus epilepticus?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

what's the disability status scale?

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A 33-year old asked:

Are there any limitations of the kurtzke disability status scale (dss)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

What's the status of rural healthcare?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Is there a Carrier status for polyposis?

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A 45-year old asked:

What should you do if someone has status asthmaticus?

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A 19-year old male asked:

What is the current status of the wpath? Policy on treatment for Transgenders

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A 46-year old asked:

What is effect of marital status on men?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

What affect does financial status have on health?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

What to do to maintain a healthy status on a road trip?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old male asked:

The difference between status asthmatics and severe asthma?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can there be really no way for men to know their hpv status?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Can I apply heat to a knee 48 hours status post menicectomy?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is the current status of glaucoma today in third world?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Frequent urination and altered mental status are signs of what conditions?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

I have just received my cmv status and it came back as normal no action, does this mean its positive or negative?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old male asked:

My 9month old son has low hb even though he seems fine and eats alright. His sickling status is negative. What can be wrong?

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