Loss of Consciousness
Alternate Names : Unconsciousness
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of the cause of loss of consciousness begins with a
medical history and
physical exam. In many cases, further tests are needed to help determine the
reason for this condition, including:
chem-7 test of the blood to
detect salt imbalances
blood sugar level to detect
low blood sugar
liver function tests to detect
serious liver disease
urine toxicology screens to
detect drugs in a person's system or diagnose kidney disease
X-ray tests, such as a cranial CT
scan, to detect a stroke, brain tumor, or bleeding into or around the
brain
electroencephalogram, or EEG,
to check for abnormal brain waves that cause seizures
electrocardiogram, or ECG, to
detect arrhythmias or other heart disease
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