Brain HealthBlackout: Seizure or Something Else?SavePrintA person who blacks out may need prompt evaluation from their doctor. Dreamstime/TNSHoward LeWine12/28/2022|Updated: 3/16/2023My husband blacked out at home and has no memory of what happened. I found out later and by then he was fine. Did he have a seizure?Answer: A seizure is one possibility. But he should contact his doctor to report the episode.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentHoward LeWineAuthorHoward LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health PublishingAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHealth: Improving Core Strength Important No Matter What Your AgeMar 16, 2023Unraveling the Challenge of Chronic ProstatitisJan 30, 2023Helpful Hints to Stay FocusedJan 14, 2023Let Earwax Do Its JobDec 27, 2022Related Topicsseizures