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Liev Schreiber was hospitalized in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 16
He remained in the hospital's care on Monday, Nov. 17, and underwent a series of tests
His representative said he has "been cleared to return to work"
Liev Schreiberhas been hospitalized in New York City.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, theRay Donovanstar suffered a massive headache and alerted his doctor. The Emmy nominee was instructed to go to the hospital,TMZreported.
He was held overnight and underwent several tests. It remains unclear what has occurred.
"Out of an abundance of caution, Liev went into the hospital for testing and as of this afternoon, he has been cleared to return to work," his representative said in a statement to PEOPLE.
PEOPLE reached out to his representatives for additional information.
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In April 2024, the actor said a migraine led to him havingtemporary amnesiawhile performing in aBroadwayproduction ofDoubt: A Parable.
"I was in my dressing room and I had a terrible headache," the actor recalled during an appearance onLate Night with Seth Meyers. "I thought it was maybe a fast food headache, but it felt a little stronger than that. I'm walking down the stairs and I'm thinking, 'This is not normal. I don't feel okay.' "
However, he suspected "something was really wrong" when he saw his costarAmy Ryanbackstage and couldn't remember her name. While he tried to shake it off, things progressed when he went out onstage and completely forgot his lines.
"I think, 'Okay, I've had a stroke. This is it,' " he said. But he got an MRI and it showed that there was no brain bleed, and his brain looked "perfectly fine." A neurologist then told the actor that he had a condition called transient global amnesia.
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a rare medical condition in which individuals experience a sudden episode of memory loss and confusion, according to theCleveland Clinic. Triggers of the condition include migraines, physical exertion, sexual intercourse, emotional or psychological stress and sudden immersion in cold or hot water.
It is most common in people of middle or older age, and there are no long-term effects of the condition. It will resolve itself within 24 hours.
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