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A seizure is a sudden change of your behavior because of electric activity (abnormal) in the brain. There are many causes - Including INJURY/TRAUMA to the BRAIN Things going wrong with your metabolism -Liver Failure -Kidney failure -Not getting enough nutrients -Use of drugs -etc... Infections Tumors (cancerous tissue)

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