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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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In general, seizures may be caused by many conditions, diseases, injuries, and other factors. These may include conditions such as the following abnormalities in the blood vessels of the brain, atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries ...
http://neurology.health-cares.net/seizure-causes.php
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Seizure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An epileptic seizure is a transient symptom of excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. It can manifest as an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic movements, convulsions, and ...
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Epilepsy is a disorder with many possible causes. Anything that disturbs the normal pattern of neuron activity — from illness to brain damage to abnormal brain development — can lead to seizures. ... About half of all seizures have no known cause. However, in other cases, the seizures are clearly linked to...
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www.healthnewsflash.com/conditions/seizures_and_epileps...
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Although the underlying causes of epilepsy are usually not known, certain factors are known to provoke seizures in people with epilepsy. Avoiding these triggers can help you avoid seizures and live better with epilepsy:
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www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes
www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes
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A brain tumor often causes a gradual onset of progressively worsening signs, but in some cases signs can appear quite suddenly. The specific signs ... Whenever an older dog begins to have seizures, and causes such as toxins, trauma and diabetes have been ruled out, the possibility of a brain stumor hould be considered.
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Seizures can also occur in the normal nervous system when its metabolic balance is disturbed. The etiology (cause) of epilepsy may be idiopathic (not clearly known) or related to a particular disease state. About 35% of all cases of epilepsy have no clearly definable cause. ... SEIZURES; Overview; Types; Causes;
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www.neurologychannel.com/seizures/causes.shtml
www.neurologychannel.com/seizures/causes.shtml
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Known Causes of Seizures in Adults. A seizure is a neurological event that temporarily causes an individual to lose control of the body.
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www.ehow.com/about_5052773_known-causes-seizures-adults...
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