Which doctor should I see for seizure, fits (khichuni)?

See neurologists first. A neurologist diagnoses epilepsy and manages seizure medicines.

When should you go to hospital straight away?

First seizure, a seizure lasting 5 minutes or longer, or repeated seizures without recovery; Trouble breathing, not recovering as usual, serious injury, or a seizure during pregnancy. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find neurologists?

Most neurologists are listed in Dhaka (246), Chattogram (59), Mymensingh (44), Cumilla (39), Jashore (29). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Seizure, fits

For seizure, fits, see neurologists first.

A seizure may cause jerking, stiffening or a blank stare with reduced awareness. Causes include epilepsy, fever in young children, low blood sugar and head injury.

Also searched as: মৃগী, হাত পা খিঁচে, khichuni, mrigi, mrigi rog

Go to hospital now

First seizure, a seizure lasting 5 minutes or longer, or repeated seizures without recovery
Trouble breathing, not recovering as usual, serious injury, or a seizure during pregnancy

Call 999

Who to see: Neurologists

A neurologist diagnoses epilepsy and manages seizure medicines.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for seizure, fits (khichuni)?: See neurologists first. A neurologist diagnoses epilepsy and manages seizure medicines.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: First seizure, a seizure lasting 5 minutes or longer, or repeated seizures without recovery; Trouble breathing, not recovering as usual, serious injury, or a seizure during pregnancy. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find neurologists?: Most neurologists are listed in Dhaka (246), Chattogram (59), Mymensingh (44), Cumilla (39), Jashore (29). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Mymensingh Cumilla Jashore