Seizure: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Seizure

Hypoglycemia

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

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

However, not all are aware that these symptoms can rapidly progress to seizures, coma and even death if hypoglycemia is severe. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Hyponatremia

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]

There is also evidence of seizure-induced or exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis and mild renal impairment. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

If the sodium concentration drops quickly to critical levels, seizures, coma, and death may occur. [emedicinehealth.com]

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]

Pineal Cysts are known to cause seizures, migraines, nausea, paranoia, fatigue, memory problems, and more. [braintumor.org]

Head Trauma

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

NCSE was defined as a continuous 30-min seizure or briefer seizures occurring consecutively comprising at least 30 min of any 1-h period. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

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]

Seizures Heavy drinking can cause seizures (sometimes called "rum fits"), even if the drinker is not an epileptic. [disabilitysecrets.com]

For more information, see our article on disability and seizures. [disabilitysecrets.com]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

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

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

[…] agitation, panic states, paranoia, euphoria, hallucinations and psychosis, bruxism, hyper-reflexia, intracrebral haemorrhage, choreoathetoid movements, anorexia, delirium, seizures [ozemedicine.com]

Crack Ingestion

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

The usual symptom is uncontrolled seizures. [tampabay.com]

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

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

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

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

[…] a patient during a seizure and preventing recurrent seizures. [web.archive.org]

Preeclampsia

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

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

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

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]

Alcohol Abuse

So what should people with seizures and epilepsy be aware of? Alcohol and Seizures: Some Facts In small amounts, alcohol does not cause seizures. [epilepsy.com]

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]

This can lead to behavioural symptoms such as seizures. [nhs.uk]

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

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

Seizure frequency and lateralization are 2 important clinical factors that characterize epileptic seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Instead of focal seizures, prolonged absence seizures were validated by video-EEG monitoring and she became seizure-free after a change to broad-spectrum antiepileptic drugs [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epilepsy

Partial-onset seizures A partial seizure originates in a specific area of the brain. [britannica.com]

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

Epileptiform Caducus morbus Morbus comitialis Seizure Disorder Intractable epilepsy in childhood Seizure syndrome Seizure prediction Mirgi Idiopathic epilepsy Secondary epilepsy [wikidata.org]

Status Epilepticus

Status epilepticus is defined as a seizure of at least 30 minutes or repeated seizures without intervals of consciousness. [symptoma.com]

seizures without recovery of full consciousness between the seizures. [doi.org]

[…] contractions, such as absence seizures or complex partial seizures.[1] Status epilepticus is a life-threatening medical emergency, particularly if treatment is delayed.[1 [en.wikipedia.org]

Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures

(n = 26) who did not develop seizures (30.2 +/- 23.2 micromol/l; U = 8.0, p = 0.0007). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] for seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, as most alcohol withdrawal seizures occurred immediately before admission, the overall seizure incidence was higher (10%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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

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

Subdural Hematoma

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]

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

Chronic SDH may present with headaches, light-headedness, cognitive impairment, and seizures. 1 The risk of posttraumatic epileptic seizures (PTS) is higher in acute SDH. [jetem.org]

Epilepsy with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

DIS, SEIZURE DIS TONIC CLONIC, TONIC CLONIC SEIZURE DIS, GRAND MAL SEIZURE DIS, SEIZURE DIS GRAND MAL, SEIZURE DIS MAJOR MOTOR, Tonic-clonic convulsion, generalized convulsive [fpnotebook.com]

Two seizures started with forced version of the head to the left along with clonic left arm jerking, two seizures started with left leg jerking, and in one seizure the onset [jnnp.bmj.com]

Seizure Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Seizure Disorders, Seizure Syndrome, Tonic-Clonic, Seizure Syndromes, Tonic-Clonic, Syndrome, Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Syndromes, Tonic-Clonic [fpnotebook.com]

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

Seizure outcome: 62% (109/175) were seizure-free of myoclonic seizures (MS), generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCS) and absence seizures (AS) for >1 year, and 53% (94/175 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

Myoclonic seizures (MC) evolving to generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTC) were associated with seizure persistence (p=0.013), whereas >1 year between MC and GTC onset was [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

None of the patients with epilepsy after discharge had electrographic seizures while hospitalized. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

seizures are harmful and PHT is harmless. [stroke.ahajournals.org]

CONCLUSION: Hunt and Hess grade 5 and vasospasm are independent risk factors for in-hospital seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intracerebral Hematoma

Three normotensive patients presented with seizures and CT showed an intracerebral hematoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The scan was obtained as part of the diagnostic evaluation of a seizure disorder of 18 years' duration. [jamanetwork.com]

A 62-year-old man was referred with a 2-month history of generalized tonicoclonic seizures. There was no history of head injury or arterial hypertension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stroke

Research Epileptic seizures... [doi.org]

Occurrence of single and recurrent seizures. 52 patients had one or more post stroke seizures; in 25 the seizures were recurrent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In seven the seizure was generalised, in six it was a simple partial seizure, and in one it was a complex partial seizure. [doi.org]

West Syndrome

On the tenth day of treatment, he developed frequent partial seizures, characterized by being motionless during the seizure with eye deviation to the right. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

At the last follow-up, normal group children also showed a favorable seizure prognosis (seizure control 100%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neonatal seizures occurred in 72 subjects (44.4%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy

seizures. [symptoma.com]

[…] tonic-clonic seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with JME may also have generalized tonic-clonic seizures and absence seizures. [en.wikipedia.org]

Meningioma

Few studies focus on seizure outcomes after resections of meningiomas. [epilepsy.com]

Symptoms of convexity meningioma Seizures Headaches Focal neurological deficits. [cancer.net]

Symptoms depend on the size and location of the meningioma, but may include headaches and seizures. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

Acute Subdural Hematoma

[…] between seizures and aSDH. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient may have loss of feeling or weakness in the limbs on one side or even a seizure. [sportsinjuryclinic.net]

Ninety percent of patients with preoperative seizures were seizure free after operation for 3 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma

[…] tonic–clonic seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe a unique case, whereby a patient presenting with seizures and slight impairment of higher functions, underwent frontal lobectomy for a mass lesion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Antiseizure medicines are given to prevent seizures. They are usually not given unless the tumour has caused seizures. [cancer.ca]

Frontal Lobe Neoplasm

[…] of patients with seizures in general [4]. [austinpublishinggroup.com]

Full ROM Active when possible Optimal cardiopulm func Eventual independent bed mobility, transfers, ADLs, and ambulation Headaches Vomiting Blurred vision Seizures [quizlet.com]

This is called a focal motor seizure. [livestrong.com]

Astrocytoma of the Brain

Seizures or ‘fits’ Lower grade tumours (Grades I and II) present more often with seizures or fits. [nbt.nhs.uk]

[…] be controlled with seizure medications. [ucdenver.edu]

Sometimes the nature of the seizures can help determine the location of the brain tumor. [cedars-sinai.edu]

Pyridoxine Dependency Syndrome

Author of: Benign childhood partial seizures and related epileptic syndromes London: John Libbey and Co. (1999)) Early-onset benign childhood occipital seizure susceptibility [books.google.com]

Seizure types include focal motor seizures, asymmetric tonic or clonic seizures, and epileptic spasms. [demosmedical.com]

seizures. [adc.bmj.com]