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Health Conditions
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Seizure Disorder
What causes it?
Seizures
For the most part, the exact cause of seizures is unknown. However, certain stimuli can cause seizures or increase the frequency of seizure activity. These triggers include the following:
- Head trauma
- Brain infections
- Genetics
- Tumors
- Fevers
- Drug withdrawal
- Lack of food
- Metabolic disorders
- Hyperventilation
- Sleep depravation
- Hormonal changes
- Emotional stress
- Certain drugs (theophylline,bupropion alcohol, phenothiazines, antidepressants, cocaine and other street drugs, anti-epileptic drugs at excessive doses, and oral contraceptives)
- Sensory stimuli (for example, flashing lights)
Status Epilepticus (GCSE)
The precipitating factors for GCSE are split into two categories--type I and type II. Type I precipitating factors are not associated with any new structural changes in the brain. The most common cause is an insufficient dose of anti-epileptic medication. Withdrawal of anti-epileptic medication and consumption of alcohol are other type I precipitating factors. Type II precipitating factors are associated with structural lesions and generally a poor prognosis. The most common type II precipitating factor in adults is a stroke. Others include decreased oxygen supply, brain tumor, and head trauma.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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