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[|Human|] My son keeps having these episodes where his fingers tingle and he starts chewing uncontrollably he feels hot and sometimes he doesnt remember what he was doing previously he says it last about 45 seconds to a minute he has been doing this for about 5 years he says sometimes it happens several times a day or wont happen for a month or longer hes 32 I started to think maybe it could be some type of seizure but I dont know
[|AI|]  Hello thanks for asking from ChatDoctorThe symptoms like pricking sensations or tingling in fingers along with chewing movements of mouth which are sudden onset should not be ignored. They occur suddenly and in episodes and can occur due to some form of seizure most likely partial seizures. These symptoms are persistent since last 5 years. Other possibility for such symptoms is panic attacks. But from available history chances of seizures are more though detailed evaluation is needed. I would advise you to visit a neuropsychiatric for treatment. EEG is an investigation that is done to find out focus of seizure. He should also undergo CT scan to find out any lesion in brain. Anti seizure medicines like Sodium Valproate, Carbamazepine etc. are helpful in controlling seizures. Visit a doctor for proper prescription. Thanks, hope this helps you.