FAQs about psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)
Can psychogenic nonepileptic seizures cause brain damage or be fatal?
A PNES episode cannot by itself cause brain injury or death. However, if during the episode, the patient suffers a blow or physical injury, the situation changes.
It is usually not necessary to call an ambulance or visit a hospital UNLESS there has been an injury suffered during the episode or the episode is markedly different than the typical ones.
