A 34-year-old male presents to the acute medical units with seizures. | Medibuddy
20th February 2024

A 34-year-old male presents to the acute medical units with seizures.

A 34-year-old male presents to the acute medical units with seizures.His girlfriend reports that she heard him fall to the ground at home and noticed him violently shaking his arms and legs. She did not notice any urinary incontinence. The episode lasted approximately 40 seconds before terminating. The patient reports that he has recently come off alcohol in the last 36 hours and had woken up yesterday morning with severe sweats and shakes. 

Given the likely diagnosis, what other symptoms could the patient experience?

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