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disturbances, or a combination of symptoms. The type of symptoms and seizures depend on where the abnormal electrical activity takes place in the brain, what its cause is, and such factors as the patient's age and general state of health. Seizures can be caused by head injuries, brain tumors, lead poisoning, maldevelopment of the brain, genetic and infectious illnesses, and fevers. In fully half of the patients with seizures, no cause can yet be found.
Seizures
After the seizure:
towards the floor. If there is furniture around, it may injure the person having a seizure, shift it away from him. 2.Pay close attention to what the person is doing as you will have to provide details later to the doctor. If he is having a seizure, time it. Also keep track of how many seizures he has suffered while you were present. 3.Keep calm and cool and call for help. 1.Loosen tight clothing from the neck or waist of the person who has had the seizure. 2.Turn him on to his side (in case you were unable to do so earlier). 3.Most people get drowsy after a seizure, so allow the patient to rest in a safe place till he awakens, and stay with him till then. 4.If he has trouble breathing, check his mouth for vomit or excess saliva and mop it with a clean cloth.
A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with "convulsion." Convulsions are when a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's muscles contract and relax repeatedly. There are many different types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms and no body shaking. Causes Seizures of all types are caused by disorganized and sudden electrical activity in the brain. Causes of seizures can include: Abnormal levels of sodium or glucose in the blood