Seizures Learning Center

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A seizure is a sudden change in behavior due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain.

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Symptoms
Seizures : Causes and symptoms.
Causes
Any condition that results in abnormal electrical excitation of the brain may result in a seizure, including: Epilepsy;...
Tests
Diagnosis requires a detailed and accurate history, and a physical examination is important since this may help identif...
Treatments
People with epilepsy should always wear a medical alert tag. Most seizures are self-limiting and stop by themselves aft...
Drugs
  • carbamazepine
  • clonazepam
  • ethosuximide
Risk Factors
  • alcohol withdrawal syndrome
  • Brain abscess
  • Brain Tumor
Complications
  • Aspiration procedure
  • Epilepsy
  • hypoxia
Prevention
There is no specific way to prevent seizures. Use helmets when appropriate to prevent head injury. This will lessen the...
Doctor Specialties
Report all seizures (even a mild one) to the health care provider. If the patient is known to have epilepsy or recurren...

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