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What's your diagnosis? – Case 6: runner with seizures

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Mr T, a 19-year-old engineering student with no previous medical history, was rushed to hospital after having what appeared to be an epileptic seizure.

Mr T follows a healthy daily routine – he exercises regularly, eats healthily and does not smoke or drink. He is currently preparing for a midsummer half marathon. The day before his seizure, he ran 25 kilometres. 

On his return home after his run, he started feeling nauseous and complained of sudden headaches. During the night he vomited several times, became increasingly drowsy and complained of leg cramping.

The next day, Mr T’s roommate became particularly concerned when he then started speaking incoherently. This happened just before his seizure.

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Previously on What's Your Diagnosis

What's your diagnosis? -  Case 1: vomiting and weight loss
What's your diagnosis? -  Case 2: eye pain
What's your diagnosis? -  Case 3: strange behaviour and a bullet in the back
What's your diagnosis? -  Case 4: seeing odd things
What's your diagnosis? - Case 5: mysterious lungs

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