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Seizures Learning Center

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A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. See also: Generalized tonic clonic seizure; Partial (focal) seizure; Petit mal (absence...

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Symptoms
Simple partial seizures can be caused by congenital abnormalities (abnormalities present at birth), tumor growths, he...
Causes
A seizure may be related to a temporary condition, such as exposure to drugs, withdrawal from certain drugs, a high f...
Tests
Patients seeking help for seizures should first undergo an EEG that records brain-wave patterns emitted between nerve...
Treatments
If someone who has never had a seizure before had one, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Persons w...
Complications
Simple partial seizures can be caused by congenital abnormalities (abnormalities present at birth), tumor growths, he...
Prevention
Instructions for taking any prescribed medications should be strictly followed. Family members should observe and rec...
Doctor Specialties
If this is the first time someone has ever had a seizure, or if this is an unusually long seizure in someone who has ...

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