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.
What Causes Seizures in Adults for the First Time? - Healthline
2024年11月21日 · Possible causes of adult-onset seizures include: A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in your brain bursts or becomes blocked. This interrupts blood flow, which injures the tissue. The injury...
Seizure: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types
Seizure causes fall into two main categories depending on why they happen: Provoked seizures (nonepileptic) : A trigger, which could be a temporary condition or certain circumstances, causes seizure symptoms to happen.
Seizures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2023年12月4日 · Seizures happen when there are issues with the electrical activity in your brain. They can be caused by many things including cancer, stroke, brain tumors, head injuries, and more....
Adult-onset epilepsy: Causes and more - Medical News Today
2023年2月23日 · This article looks at the possible causes of adult-onset epilepsy, common types of seizures in adults, how to manage seizures, and outlook.
Seizures: Types, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline
2023年3月17日 · Seizures are changes in the brain’s electrical activity. These changes can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms, subtle or mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. The symptoms of a severe...
Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月14日 · Although children or older adults are more susceptible, anyone can develop epilepsy. When epilepsy is diagnosed in older adults, it's sometimes from another neurological issue, like a stroke or a brain tumor. Other causes can be related to genetic abnormalities, prior brain infection, prenatal injuries or developmental disorders.
Epilepsy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Epilepsy is a brain disease where nerve cells don’t signal properly, which causes seizures. Seizures are uncontrolled bursts of electrical activities that change sensations, behaviors, awareness and muscle movements. Although epilepsy can’t be …
Seizure Triggers - Epilepsy Foundation
Common seizure triggers include specific times of day, sleep problems, flashing lights, & more. Knowing what triggers seizures may help reduce frequency.
Common Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers - WebMD
2024年3月6日 · When identifiable, the causes of epilepsy usually involve some form of injury to the brain. For most people, though, epilepsy's causes aren't known. What Are Seizures? A seizure occurs when a...