Seizure Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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What is a seizure disorder?

In seizure disorders, the brain's electrical activity is periodically disturbed, resulting in some degree of temporary brain dysfunction. Many people have unusual sensations just before a seizure starts.

What medical disorders can cause a seizure?

Medical disorders which can provoke a seizure include: Changes in chemical levels in the blood (sodium, calcium, magnesium) In some cases where additional epilepsy risk factors are present, drug treatment after the first seizure may help prevent future seizures.

What is a seizure & what causes it?

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that don't have a known cause is considered to be epilepsy.

What Is Seizure Disorders

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Seizure Disorders Information

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2. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/epilepsy