Nonfebrile and Generalized Seizures
Seizures are a symptom of disordered inhibitory functioning of the brain. They are caused by abnormal electrochemical activity within the nerve pathways in the brain. They become obvious when they cause stiffening or movement - jerky, sometimes ... [... more]
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Partial Seizures
Partial seizures happen when an electrical disturbance occurs in just one part of the brain, affecting whatever physical or mental activity that area controls. Find out more about simple and complex partial seizures, what to do, and things to ... [... more]
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Generalized Seizures
Generalized seizures affect both cerebral hemispheres (sides of the brain) from the beginning of the seizure. They produce loss of consciousness, either briefly or for a longer period of time, and are sub-categorized into several major types: ... [... more]
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Types of Seizures
The kind of seizure an older person may have depends on where the electrical disturbance takes place and how much of the brain is affected. It's possible to have just one type of seizure, or more than one type. Generalized seizures happen when ... [... more]
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Seizures Instruction Sheet
Although seizures can be frightening, usually they last only a few minutes, stop on their own, and are almost never life-threatening. Find out what to do in this printer-friendly sheet. [... more]
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Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet
The majority of children with febrile seizures have rectal temperatures greater than 102 degrees F. Most febrile seizures occur during the first day of a child's fever. Children prone to febrile seizures are not considered to have epilepsy, since ... [... more]
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What are Febrile Seizures?
Download Adobe Reader Condensed from Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet The vast majority of febrile seizures are harmless. There is no evidence that febrile seizures cause brain damage. Certain children who have febrile seizures face an increased risk ... [... more]
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