Seizures - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月1日 · A seizure is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Epilepsy is defined as having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that don't have a known cause. But epilepsy doesn't cause all seizures.
Seizure: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
2024年7月15日 · When seizures happen, the flow of electrical signals in your brain is disrupted. What is a seizure? A seizure (pronounced “see-zhr”) is a surge of abnormal electrical activity in your brain. The most recognizable symptoms of a seizure are a temporary loss of consciousness and uncontrollable movements (convulsions).
6 Do’s and 2 Don’ts If You See Someone Having a Seizure
2022年11月14日 · No matter what the cause, seizures are common—1 in 10 people may have at least one during their lifetime. We talked with UNC Health neurologist Clio Rubinos, MD, about what you should do if someone near you is having a seizure.
How to Help Someone Having a Seizure: What to Do - WebMD
2023年1月14日 · Witnessing someone with epilepsy having a seizure can be truly frightening. But most seizures aren't an emergency. They stop on their own with no permanent ill effects. There are simple...
Seizures: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline
2023年3月17日 · Seizures are changes in your brain’s electrical activity. Learn more about types of seizures, causes and symptoms, and how you can help someone having a seizure.
Seizures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2023年12月4日 · A seizure can happen to you just once or over and over. If they keep coming back, that's epilepsy, or a seizure disorder. Less than 1 in 10 people who have a seizure get epilepsy.
Types of Seizures and Their Symptoms - WebMD
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...
What Happens During a Seizure? | Epilepsy Foundation
Seizures can take on many different forms, and seizures affect different people in different ways. Anything that the brain does normally can also occur during a seizure when the brain is activated by seizure discharges.
9 Things You Need to Know About Seizures and Epilepsy
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases, affecting about 50 million people worldwide. Although seizures and epilepsy are closely related, having a seizure does not automatically mean you have epilepsy. Here are answers to 9 common questions about seizures and epilepsy. 1. What is a seizure?
Warning Signs of a Seizure: What to Look For, What to Do
2021年6月7日 · Seizures occur when there is a misfiring, or malfunctioning signal in the electrical system of your brain. This signal disrupts your normal brain function, and can have effects like...