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What is a Seizure?


Seizures | Cedars-Sinai

A seizure is usually caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain. There are many different types of seizures. These can affect different areas of the ...

Types of Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders - NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone specialists at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center have expertise in recognizing the many types of epilepsy and seizure disorders affecting adults.

What is a Seizure? - Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by having two or more unprovoked seizures. Seizures can affect people of all ages in many different ways.

What is a Seizure - Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA

A seizure is a sudden surge of extra electrical activity in the brain that, unlike the other messages sent by neurons, confuse the body.

Seizures: What are they, types, symptoms, causes, and more

What are some different types of seizures? ... A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that causes involuntary movements ...

Types of Seizures | Canadian Epilepsy Alliance

A seizure may take many different forms, including a blank stare, uncontrolled movements, altered awareness, odd sensations, or convulsions.

Seizures in Children | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Seizures in children are caused by disturbances in these electrical signals that temporarily interrupt typical brain function.

Seizures in Children | Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatment

Febrile Seizures (seizures in toddlers). These seizures occur in children ages six months to five years old. They happen within 24 hours before or after the ...

Seizures and epilepsy | Children's Wisconsin

This seizure usually lasts between one to two minutes. Consciousness is usually lost during these seizures and a variety of behaviors can occur in the child.

What is Epilepsy? Symptoms + Causes

Can epilepsy be cured? Epilepsy can often be managed with medications, lifestyle modifications, and other therapies. However, there is currently no cure. That's ...

Patient education: Seizures in adults (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate

If you have epilepsy, you should talk to your doctor about your personal risk for SUDEP and what steps to take to reduce the risk. While no ...

Generalized Seizures - Epilepsy - Nationwide Children's Hospital

Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent unprovoked seizures.

Epilepsy | CDC

Epilepsy. Basics. Describes basic information about epilepsy and seizures. ... Steps to take to provide seizure first aid. ... Common concerns: mental health, ...

What is a seizure - Mass.gov

Epilepsy, a brain disorder; Brain injury, tumor or stroke; Electric shock; Poisons; Infections of the brain or nervous system; Reactions or overdoses to ...

Seizure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

The meaning of SEIZURE is the act, action, or process of seizing : the state of being seized. How to use seizure in a sentence.

Epilepsy (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

It's considered epilepsy when a person keeps having seizures for no clear reason. Many people develop epilepsy as children or teens. Others develop it later in ...

Types of Seizures, Symptoms & Treatment | Aurora Health Care

A seizure is the result of sudden abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In some cases, this can be traced to a specific cause or trigger.

Seizure Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer Version

Symptoms that suggest a seizure include loss of consciousness, muscle spasms that shake the body, a bitten tongue, loss of bladder control, sudden confusion, ...

Seizure types | UCI Health | Orange County, CA

A seizure is a temporary disruption of brain function due to abnormal, excessive activity in the nerve cells in the brain.

Types of Seizures | Mount Sinai - New York

The most common seizure types include the following. Focal Seizures, A focal seizure happens when abnormal electrical activity is restricted to a limited area ...