Drop attacks are sudden falls that occur without an external physical trigger, such as tripping over something. Drop attacks don't involve any loss of consciousness during the fall. People regain equilibrium quickly if they weren't hurt during the fall. Drop attacks typically last for around 15 seconds.

How common are drop attacks in Meniere's disease?

Drop attacks are a feature of Ménière's sufferers but it affects only a small proportion of patients. One study in the US by Baloh (1990) showed that just 12 out of 175 patients had drop attacks and Black et al.

Is a drop attack a seizure?

Atonic seizures are a type of seizure that causes sudden loss of muscle strength. These seizures are also called akinetic seizures, drop attacks or drop seizures. The sudden lack of muscle strength, or tone, can cause the person to fall to the ground. The person usually remains conscious, and may not always fall down.