Seizure
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seizure
[se´zhur]sei·zure (Sz),
(sē'zhŭr),seizure
(sē′zhər)seizure
Neurology A sudden convulsion, due to temporary disruption in electrical activity of the brain Clinical Uncontrollable body movements, sense of unusual smells or tastes, loss of consciousnesssei·zure
(sē'zhŭr)Synonym(s): convulsion (2) .
seizure
An episode in which uncoordinated electrical activity in the brain causes sudden muscle contraction, either local (partial seizure) or widespread (generalized seizure). Recurrent seizures are called EPILEPSY. Also known as a fit.Seizure
sei·zure
(sē'zhŭr)Synonym(s): convulsion (2) .
Patient discussion about Seizure
Q. SEIZURE what are the causes of a person having a seizure?
Q. is there ususlly strange feelings associated with seizures? I am 30 years and i have just been diagnosed with absence seizures. There are some strange feeing that i cannot identify as fear or fustration or anxiety or depression or sadness associated with this new illness. Is it normal? Can it be identified? How can i get rid of all the conditions associated with this disease as well as the absence seizure itself?
Q. what are the chances for a one time epileptic seizure? I had an epileptic seizure a few years ago and after all the tests it appeared to be a one time seizure. I know having one indicates my tendency for this kind of seizures so should I be afraid now to do things that might bring it up again- like alcohol, drugs, being exposed to flashing lights or having lack of sleep? what are the chances of it to come back after 5 years? any help will be very appreciated....thanks!