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They are different names for what is basically the same thing. The word seizure is also used.
It is possible for convulsions or seizures to be caused by other medical conditions.
Once the medical problem is corrected, the seizures stop. Your doctor will rule out other causes out before diagnosing epilepsy. Some of these problems are very serious. You should go to the ER if you have a seizure and have 1) high fever (esp. for children), 2)head injury, 3)Heart disease, 4) toxemia in pregnancy 5)chance you have meningitis 6) severe heat stroke 7) drug overdose.
(See medline for more problems which can cause seizures.)
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How does alcohol use cause epilepsy?
Alcohol use makes a person susceptible to epileptic fits. This is the case if they have not been diagnosed as epileptic or had a fit. If the person who drinks alcohol is epileptic, the efficacy of their anti - epileptic medication is counteracted by the alcohol.
What should i do about working with an epileptic who has had fits in work but denies his condition.?
eat gima
How do you you apply first aid for fits of kids?
If by "fits" you mean convulsions (fits is an old term that used to refer to what we now call convulsions), then there is no first aid to apply. Just make sure the child is in a safe place, where they can't hurt themselves, and wait it out.
Choose the definition that fits this term.range?
the difference between the largest and smallest numbers in data
A difference between the softest and loudest sounds fits which audio video term?
Dynamic Range
What is the difference between GM part numbers 23145347 and 23295943?
Perimeter Bed Lighting23145347 fits model year 2015.23295943 fits model year 2016.
Cdl regulations when you get epileptic fits?
If you have that problem, the best thing to do is turn in your CDL. As soon as its found out, it'll be taken from you anyhow. You can't safely operate a CMV if you're prone to epileptic fits. What happens if you have one while you go down Donner Pass? Trying to hide it and continue driving is only going to lead to you getting yourself and/or others killed.
Can movies give you seasures?
Movies themselves do not usually bring on seizures, however effects such as strobe and/or flashing lights can bring on epileptic fits/seizures.
How did Julius Caesar overcome his weakness?
He managed to stop his epileptic fits becoming common knowledge by having servants cover it up, but couldn't stop them.
B16 engines fits in Toyota starlet gt?
no becaus a b16 is from Honda there a lot of difference between Honda and Toyota.
Difference between spring and struts 2.0?
A spring is just a spring, a strut is a combination shock and spring unit which fits between the A frame and the vehicle body.
What is the difference between a cv joint and a wheel bearing?
wheel bearing is on the alxewhere the tire fits thecv joint is aaxle thatcomeoff the control arm and fits in to the transmission it has a rubber boot that cover it also
