Seizure Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Hypoglycemia

Postoperatively the patient demonstrated both generalized and focal seizure activity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe hypoglycemia eventually lead to glucose deprivation of the central nervous system resulting in hunger; sweating; paresthesia; impaired mental function; seizures; coma [icd9data.com]

We present the case of a 61-year-old woman with severe hypoglycemia that induced seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Alcohol Abuse

Seizures Heavy or binge drinking, or alcohol withdrawal can lead to a form of epilepsy called status epilepticus, or an acute, prolonged epileptic seizure, which is a life-threatening [onhealth.com]

The symptoms associated with alcohol poisoning include but are not limited to irregular or slow breathing, low body temperature, paleness, and seizures. [americanaddictioncenters.org]

Binge drinking also causes other dangerous health issues, including vomiting (which puts you at risk for choking), seizures, dehydration, and unconsciousness. [everydayhealth.com]

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Hyponatremia

Post-transplant seizures are uncommon in young kidney transplant recipients but can be harbingers of devastating outcomes such as cerebral edema and death. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety of eslicarbazepine acetate (ESL) in new onset elderly poststroke seizure patients, especially with respect to hyponatremia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] to be a first seizure, other minor seizures have previously occurred. [10] Up to 10% of people have at least one epileptic seizure. [4] [8] Provoked seizures occur in about [en.wikipedia.org]

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Chronic Alcoholism

Report of a case of SESA syndrome: a rare CNS complication of chronic alcoholism, known since 1981 and characterized by epileptic seizures, multiple and reversible neurological [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first had been admitted with confusion and weight loss, the second with hypotension and sepsis, and the third with confusion and hypoglycaemia-induced seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Furthermore, taking into account that high plasma homocysteine levels are helpful in the prediction of alcohol withdrawal seizures, early anticonvulsive therapy could prevent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pineal Gland Cyst

We report a new complication of intracystic hemorrhage in a large pineal gland cyst in a 40-year-old man with new onset seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(these seizures have started recently) and more. [gofundme.com]

[…] was once believed that smaller cysts (less than 5.0 mm) were usually asymptomatic, but for larger cysts (greater than 5.0 mm), symptoms could include headache, unexpected seizures [youtube.com]

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Head Trauma

Acute encephalopathy with biphasic seizures and late reduced diffusion (AESD) presents a distinct clinical course of biphasic seizures and impaired consciousness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] with mild injuries and early seizures also had late unprovoked seizures. [content.nejm.org]

The child was admitted several times with breakthrough seizures. Over time the seizures became refractory to treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

[…] contained in “bath salts” Diagnosis CNS: Agitation Delirium Hyperactivity Tremors Dizziness Mydriasis Headache Choreoathetoid movements Hyperreflexia Cerebrovascular accident Seizures [emergency.unboundmedicine.com]

Benzodiazepines are the preferred initial treatment for CNS excitation, seizures, tachycardia, and hypertension. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] threshold and altering thermoregulation. [29] Of all neuroleptic drugs, however, haloperidol rarely is associated with seizures (minimal effects on seizure threshold). [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Crack Ingestion

Signs of intoxication were hypertension, tachycardia, hyperthermia, agitation, and generalized seizure activity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Repeated seizures were observed, and benzodiazepines were administered. [hindawi.com]

Seizures or convulsions. Unconsciousness. Heart attack. Stroke. [projectknow.com]

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Coxsackievirus Infection

Febrile seizures may occur in children. Seizures are less common in adults, although adults may complain of fatigue that lasts for weeks after the meningitis resolves. [emedicinehealth.com]

Seek medical care if you or your child has a rash, fever, seizure, severe headache, or stiff neck. [emedicinehealth.com]

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Alzheimer Disease

The clinical phenotype was remarkable for spastic dysarthria, limb spasticity, and seizures, in addition to more typical features of EOFAD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(excluding febrile seizures of childhood, or other isolated seizure episodes that were not due to epilepsy in the judgment of the investigator, and required at most time-limited [clinicaltrials.gov]

In the present work, we described the case of a late-onset AD patient, without any positive family history for dementia, and associated with seizures and behavioural symptoms [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Alcohol Withdrawal

seizures and the development of delirium tremens. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The topic of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), including delirium tremens and especially seizures, is reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The risk of seizures is especially high in patients who previously have undergone multiple detoxifications. [web.archive.org]

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Stroke

Twenty patients (40%) had a single seizure, and most seizures (34, or 68%) were simple partial seizures or partial seizures with 2 generalization. [doi.org]

We report an event in which a seizure and stroke occurred together and consider that the stroke may have been caused by seizure-induced demand ischaemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Research Epileptic seizures... [doi.org]

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Preeclampsia

We report the case of a patient with pre-eclampsia who developed seizures after more than 2 days of delivery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] to terminate the seizure. [emedicine.com]

Lorazepam and phenytoin are second-line treatments for seizures. [symptoma.com]

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Cardiogenic Syncope

The entire seizure lasted 54 seconds. [jnnp.bmj.com]

DO SEIZURES PROVOKE ARRHYTHMIAS? [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, simultaneous ECG-EEG recording of a tonic seizure could not be obtained. [jnnp.bmj.com]

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Acute Renal Failure

This can cause both neurological and cardiac complications, such as seizures, coma, arrhythmia and hypotension, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. [livestrong.com]

alcohol, cocaine) Seizure Traumatic crush injury Hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood) caused by the following: Deposition of calcium in tissue Vasoconstriction [healthcommunities.com]

Additionally, you may have shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, drowsiness, chest pain, chest pressure, seizures and even coma in severe cases. [worldpulse.com]

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Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

[…] complications, including: high blood pressure fluid buildup in your lungs or other areas vitamin D deficiency, which can affect your bone health nerve damage that can lead to seizures [healthline.com]

[…] of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher, or as advised by your healthcare provider Blood in your urine or stool Bloody discharge from your nose, mouth, or ears Severe headache or a seizure [fairview.org]

End stage renal disease causes weight loss, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, difficulty breathing and seizures. [kidneyandhypertensioncare.com]

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Pneumonia

during a seizure or while intoxicated) could vomit and then inhale stomach contents and bacteria into the lungs and develop pneumonia. [vdh.virginia.gov]

A depressed gag reflex, such as from alcohol intoxication, overdose, head injury, stroke or seizure increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia [3]. [ems1.com]

Reduced consciousness: Whether you're sedated, prone to generalized seizures, or have had anesthesia, these episodes of reduced consciousness can contribute to aspiration [verywell.com]

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Hyperventilation

It is well known that hyperventilation induces absence seizures, and it has been reported that hyperventilation can induce complex partial seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After prolonged hyperventilation and immediate stimulation a seizure resulted with 33 s of motoric activity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

During the final phase of apnea, the patient showed cyanosis, contact disturbance, grimaces, oral movements of rhyme, and, on three occasions, partial seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

[…] generalized seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One predictor for seizure recurrence is the distribution of seizure onset and interictal epileptiform discharges (IED). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A person experiencing a seizure may remain alert (simple seizure) or lose consciousness (complex seizure). [webmd.com]

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Epilepsy

[…] manifested by focal seizures. [doi.org]

[…] that may underlie certain seizure types. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Numerous triggers can induce focal reflex seizures. [doi.org]

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

[…] trachea) or its branches Abdominal pain or swelling, leading to loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting Headache, concentration problems, personality changes, or seizures [nlm.nih.gov]

Prior exposure to chemotherapy and/or radiation used to treat a prior diagnosis of cancer Treatment with a medication called Dilantin (phenytoin), commonly used to treat seizure [webmd.com]

These may include: Breathing problems Chest pain Enlarged or swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpits or neck Fatigue Fever Lumps and itchiness Night sweats Seizures, weakness [docdoc.com.sg]

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Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis has been associated with Hashimoto's encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that features confusion, seizures, and jerking of muscles. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis has been associated with Hashimoto’s encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that features confusion, seizures, and jerking of muscles. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Symptoms can include strange behavior, confusion, muscle twitching, and seizures. [kidshealth.org]

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Status Epilepticus

Patients with recurrent seizures should undergo head CT scan if they have a change in their seizure pattern (i.e. new type of seizure, increased frequency of seizures), significant [saem.org]

[…] first-time seizure Discuss the work-up and disposition of patients presenting with recurrent seizures Describe appropriate management of status epilepticus Introduction Seizures [saem.org]

Focal seizures are referred to as simple partial seizures when cognition is not impaired and as complex partial seizures when cognition is impaired. [saem.org]

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Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

seizures and the development of delirium tremens. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The topic of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), including delirium tremens and especially seizures, is reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Similar elevations of arterial and cerebrospinal fluid lactate were found in five patients during delirium tremens without antecedent withdrawal seizure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

We hypothesize that patients who experience oxygen toxicity seizures may have other factors which contribute to the development of these seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSION: GTC seizures or status epilepticus as a result of GTC seizures are more common than focal seizures as neurologic complications of HBOT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Contrary to the seizures, status epilepticus has been rarely observed in these conditions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Meningitis

We report a rare case of large frontal sinus osteoma with intracranial extension, associated with meningitis and the development of seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patient has remained seizure free. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical manifestations include fever; nuchal rigidity; photophobia; seizures; hearing loss, sensorineural; coma; and cerebrovascular thrombosis. [icd9data.com]

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Subdural Hematoma

Exclusion criteria History of pre‐existing seizures. [doi.org]

Seizures often occur at the time the hematoma forms, or up to months or years after treatment. But medicines can help control the seizures. [nlm.nih.gov]

The latter might then cause unintended skeletal muscle stimulation that might be misinterpreted in seizure-prone patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Generalized Motor Seizure

Risk factors include phenothiazine ingestion, seizure history, and large doses of the contrast material. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

seizure. [neupsykey.com]

Report of a case with seizures following myelography. Acta Radiol (Diagn) 1975; 16: 129–34. Google Scholar Abstract 16. [journals.sagepub.com]

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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

Response to valproate therapy of rotatory seizures was good. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Seizures were documented with video-electroencephalography. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sixty-eight patients were seizure free in the last 12 months of their follow-up and 48 patients had at least one seizure of any type. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Dementia

Electroencephalography demonstrated bifrontal slowing with left-sided emphasis, and captured two focal onset partial seizures with the clinical correlate of the syndrome described [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] depression and anxiety accompanying the dementia symptoms of stroke, such as physical weakness or paralysis memory problems (although this may not be the first symptom) seizures [web.archive.org]

DTs): Most common in the first 12 to 48 hours after the last drink Most common in people with past complications from alcohol withdrawal Usually generalized tonic-clonic seizures [medlineplus.gov]

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