Published on: 7/9/2025
What might cause seizures in someone with no prior history?
Seizures in someone with no prior history can be caused by various factors, including late-onset epilepsy, absence status epilepsy, or status epilepticus.
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Explanation
Seizures can occur in individuals with no prior history due to several reasons. One potential cause is late-onset epilepsy, which can happen in adults and may be due to underlying health conditions or changes in the brain.
Additionally, absence status epilepsy is another condition where a person might experience seizures characterized by brief lapses in awareness. This condition can occur without a prior history of seizures.
Status epilepticus is a serious condition where seizures last very long or occur close together without recovery in between. This can happen suddenly and requires prompt medical attention.
These conditions highlight the importance of seeking medical evaluation if someone experiences a seizure for the first time.
(References)
- Thomas P. (1999). [Absence status epilepsy]. Revue neurologique, 10637922.
- Dam AM, Fuglsang-Frederiksen A, Svarre-Olsen U, & Dam M. (1985). Late-onset epilepsy: etiologies, types of seizure, and value .... Epilepsia, 4006882.
- Nair PP, Kalita J, & Misra UK. (2011). Status epilepticus: why, what, and how. Journal of postgraduate medicine, 21941070.
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