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===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
* Alcohol withdrawal, illicit drugs, Meds(opioids, antidepressants etc.) | * Alcohol withdrawal, illicit drugs, Meds(opioids, antidepressants etc.) | ||
:Anatomic abnormalities such as Dandy Walker etc. | |||
* Alzheimer's and other degenerative disorders | * Alzheimer's and other degenerative disorders | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 14 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]
Definition
A seizure is a temporary un-synchronized electrical activity in the brain. It can manifest as an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic movements, convulsions, and various other psychic symptoms (such as déjà vu or jamais vu). Recurrent unprovoked seizure is termed as epilepsy.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. The causes by themselves are usually not life threatening.
Common Causes
- Alcohol withdrawal, illicit drugs, Meds(opioids, antidepressants etc.)
- Anatomic abnormalities such as Dandy Walker etc.
- Alzheimer's and other degenerative disorders
- Brain tumors, trauma
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Metabolic(hypoglycemia, uremia etc.) and electrolyte abnormalities(hyponatremia, hypo/hyperkalemia)
Management
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the approach to [[disease name]].