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Had epileptic seizures
Was having a seizure for longer than usual but less than 10 minutes
Blacked out and cannot remember what happened during the seizure
I am currently having convulsions lasting less than 5 minutes
Convulsions occurred with fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more
There was a convulsion that the whole body was jerking
Alcohol withdrawal with seizures or fits within 2 days
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Content updated on Sep 6, 2022
About the symptom
A seizure or "seizure attack" happens when normal connections in the brain are interrupted. Seizures have different appearances and can include confusion, staring spells, or jerking motions of the arms and legs.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Seizure
Possible causes
- Alzheimer dementia (AD)
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The brain shrinks affecting memory and behavior. Symptoms worsen over time, and can interfere with daily life. Increasing age increases the risk for Alzheimer dementia.
- Progressive subcortical vascular encephalopathy
Progressive subcortical vascular encephalopathy (PSVE) occurs due to fatty deposits and blood clot in the blood vessels that supply the white-matter and deep structures of the brain resulting in their damage. It's most common in elderly individuals, suffering from hypertension.
- sleepwalking
Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake. It usually happens during a period of deep sleep.
- Influenza
Related serious diseases
- Heatstroke
This is a life threatening emergency where the person's body temperature is dangerously elevated and they display neurologic abnormalities. This occurs when the body fails to regulate its temperature properly. It can be caused by the surrounding environment (heat, moisture) or internal factors (dehydration, strenuous exercise).
- Hyponatremia
- Epilepsy
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypernatremia
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Have you had a seizure?
Have you had a seizure within the last week?
Did you have a seizure (fit) which involved only one side of your body?
Have you had repeated seizures (fits) in the last 24 hours?
Did your seizure (fit) go on for more than five minutes?
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan