2024年11月1日 · Most seizures last from 30 seconds to two minutes. A seizure that lasts longer than five minutes is a medical emergency. Seizures can happen after a stroke or a head injury. An infection such as meningitis or another illness also may be the cause. But often the cause is not known. Medicine can manage most seizures, but they can have side effects.

2024年7月15日 · There are many possible causes of seizures because a lot of things can interfere with your brain’s typical electrical patterns. These range from changes to your blood sugar levels to an illness, injury or underlying condition. A healthcare provider can help you find the right treatment for your needs. What are the types of seizures?

Epilepsy is a brain disease where nerve cells don’t signal properly, which causes seizures. Seizures are uncontrolled bursts of electrical activities that change sensations, behaviors, awareness and muscle movements. Although epilepsy can’t be …

2024年3月6日 · WebMD explains the causes of epilepsy and what can trigger seizures. Also, find out about the connection between epilepsy and head injuries, stroke, drug abuse, and more.

2023年3月17日 · Seizures are changes in the brain’s electrical activity. These changes can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms, subtle or mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. The symptoms of a severe...

2023年10月14日 · Epilepsy happens as a result of abnormal electrical brain activity, also known as a seizure, kind of like an electrical storm inside your head. And because your brain controls so much, a lot of different things can go wrong. You may have periods of unusual behaviors, feelings and sometimes loss of awareness.

Causes of epilepsy are different for each person, and some people have no identifiable cause. In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic issues, or infectious diseases.

Here are answers to 9 common questions about seizures and epilepsy. 1. What is a seizure? Some seizures are so subtle that they may not be recognized. A seizure happens when a temporary change in brain activity disrupts regular processing. Seizures can be provoked by certain factors like abnormal blood sugar levels or medication side effects.

2023年12月4日 · Seizures usually come on suddenly. How long and serious they are can vary. A seizure can happen to you just once or over and over. If they keep coming back, that's epilepsy, or a seizure...

2024年7月25日 · Seizures can happen for many reasons, and they can be mild or severe. The most common cause of seizures is a condition called epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes nerve cells in your brain to...