Drop Attacks

Drop attacks are sudden, involuntary falls without loss of consciousness, caused by neurological or vestibular dysfunction. Etiologies include epileptic (atonic seizures), structural brain lesions, vestibular disorders, and spinal cord pathology. Diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation, EEG, neuroimaging, and vestibular testing. Management is etiology-specific, including antiepileptic therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, or surgical intervention. Prognosis depends on underlying cause; recurrent attacks increase risk of injury and long-term disability.