Seizures Overview

Seizures Guide

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Reviewed By Daniel Kantor, M.D.

Definition

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


Causes

Any condition that results in abnormal electrical excitation of the brain may result in a seizure, including:

Also, any medical condition that irritates brain cells may result in a seizure. Common medical conditions that commonly cause seizures include:

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Encyclopedia: Seizure

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A seizure is a temporary abnormal electro-physiologic phenomenon of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal activity. It can manifest as an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic movements, convulsions, and various other psychic symptoms . It is caused by a temporary abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. The medical syndrome of recurrent, unprovoked seizures is termed epilepsy, but some seizures may occur in...
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