Seizures
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Seizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms. Seizures fall into two main groups. Focal seizures, also called partial seizures, happen in just one part of the brain. Generalized seizures are a result of abnormal activity on both sides of the brain.
Most seizures last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes and do not cause lasting harm. However, it is a medical emergency if seizures last longer than 5 minutes or if a person has many seizures and does not wake up between them. Seizures can have many causes, including medicines, high fevers, head injuries and certain diseases. People who have recurring seizures due to a brain disorder have epilepsy.
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Seizures
kidshealth.org — “Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Find out what you need to know about seizures and what to do if your child has one.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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abta.org — “Is someone you care about at risk for a seizure? Our goal is to help you become comfortable with this possibility. If you understand what a seizure is and what to do in the situation, you’ll be able to help if a seizure occurs.” View full resource at abta.org
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Febrile Seizures
kidshealth.org — “Febrile seizures are full-body convulsions caused by high fevers that affect young kids. Although they can be frightening, they usually stop on their own and don't cause any other health problems.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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kidshealth.org — “Febrile seizures are full-body convulsions caused by high fevers that affect young kids. Although they can be frightening, they usually stop on their own and don't cause any other health problems.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Have a young child? Controlling fever reduces chance of febrile seizures, which are frightening! Learn more: http://nyti.ms/dflYcL #kids
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emsworld.com — “Learn to distinguish simple febrile seizures from complex seizures” View full resource at emsworld.com
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hcplive.com — “Could cholesterol-lowering agents be used to reduce risk of seizures in people with cardiovascular disease?” View full resource at hcplive.com
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Attempting To Predict Epileptic Seizure
medicalnewstoday.com — “While the causes of epileptic seizures continue to confound brain researchers, scientists have been exploring how changes in the coordinated activity of brain networks, as monitored through electr” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Great video on seizures- what they are, what causes them, and how they are treated http://tinyurl.com/73bgh2
Seizures – Are they Ever Normal
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Febrile Seizures: What To Know
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Correlation Between Serum Selenium Level and Febrile Seizures: Pediatric Neurology http://bit.ly/diOeFd #neuro
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