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Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Find out what you need to know about seizures and what to do if your child has one. ... Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Symptoms may vary depending on the part of the brain that is involved, but seizures often cause...
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Potential Causes of Epilepsy in: Newborns ... Seizures are symptoms of abnormal brain function. With the exception of very young children and the elderly, the cause of the abnormal brain function is usually not identifiable. ... Epilepsy Foundation » Epilepsy » Medical Aspects » Seizures and Syndromes » Causes...
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Other less common causes include drugs, toxins, brain tumors, strokes, neurologic syndromes, altered blood sugar levels (too low or too high), or abnormalities of blood levels of sodium, calcium, or magnesium. Epilepsy is defined as recurrent seizures unrelated to fever or identifiable acute damage to the brain.
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Alternate Name(s): Convulsions ... Any condition that results in abnormal electrical excitation of the brain may result in a seizure, including: Epilepsy Injury or trauma to the head Infection ( brain abscess , meningitis ) Brain tumor Stroke Also, any medical condition that ...
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Seizures can have many causes, including medicines, high fevers, head injuries and certain diseases. People who have recurring seizures due to a brain disorder have epilepsy. ... Causes of Seizures(Epilepsy Foundation)
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Some seizures cause uncontrollable shaking and loss of consciousness, but more often, people simply stop moving or become unaware of what is happening. ... Which causes are most common depend on when seizures start: ... Causes of Seizures...
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