Neurology

Having a history of seizures can affect your health in different ways, but many people can manage their condition and lead normal lives.

An absence seizure causes brief episodes of staring or “blanking out” without convulsions, making it different from seizures with shaking or loss of consciousness.

Epileptic seizures are diagnosed through medical history, physical exams, and tests like EEG and brain imaging to identify abnormal brain activity and possible causes.

If you've had one seizure, there's a chance you may have another, but it depends on various factors like the cause of the first seizure and your overall health.

It is not very common to have a seizure after fainting, but it can happen, especially in certain situations.

Yes, seizures can sometimes cause a fever, although this is not very common. This can happen after certain types of seizures, like complex partial seizures.

Yes, seizures can happen without being noticed, especially if they are mild or occur during sleep.

Yes, seizures can wake you up from sleep. This is often seen in certain types of epilepsy where seizures occur during sleep or when waking up.

Yes, some seizures occur without loss of consciousness, especially focal seizures that affect only part of the brain.

Frequent seizures can be caused by many reasons including infections and neurological problems. It may even be the first occurrence of a seizure in adults.

Seizures during sleep can be triggered by factors like sleep deprivation, stress, certain medications, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Common triggers for seizures include stress, certain visual stimuli, and environmental factors. Identifying these triggers can help in managing seizures effectively.

Random body jerks may be caused by hypnic jerks, which are common and usually occur as you fall asleep.

Tonic seizures are marked by sudden muscle stiffening, often affecting the arms, legs, or entire body, and usually last less than 20 seconds.

A first seizure in teenagers can be caused by epilepsy, head injury, infections, high fever, sleep deprivation, or drug and alcohol use.

Common symptoms of a seizure include sudden changes in behavior, muscle jerking, loss of consciousness, and sensory disturbances. Symptoms can vary depending on the type of seizure.

Common treatments for repetitive seizures include medications like benzodiazepines, which can be given in different ways such as by mouth or through the nose.

Seizures are generally classified into two main types—focal and generalized—with several subtypes that affect the body and brain differently.

Seizures can be caused by various factors including epilepsy, head injuries, infections, high fever, low blood sugar, stroke, or certain medications and substances.

Eye twitching is usually harmless and can be caused by stress, fatigue, eye strain, caffeine, or dryness, but sometimes it may indicate underlying health issues.