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Convulsions/seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. For a bit of background, the brain is part of the central nervous system, which controls and 'instructs' the body on what to do. The brain sends these instructions out using electrical impulses and signals.
If the brain becomes confused, for whatever reason, the electrical impulses may begin to send abnormal impulses to the wrong places and via the incorrect neurons. This causes the body to get confused and results in abnormal twitching and convulsing.
People with a medical condition called epilepsy have an abnormal brain electrical activity giving rise to epileptic seizures.
Seizures/convulsions can also be caused by a brain tumour or another nervous system disorder. It is vital every seizure is reported to your medical practitioner.
If the seizure last for longer than normal, or if it is your first seizure, seek urgent medical assistance or phone for an emergency ambulance.
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What causes someone to throw up spit?
Convulsions in the stomach.
Why patients of tetanus sleep in adark room?
Slightest trigger that excites the nervous system causes convulsions. Light triggers convulsions.
What are the symptoms and causes of meningoencephalitis?
headache, fever, convulsions, anorexia, altered level of consciousness.
Which disorder affects the adrenal glands and can cause weakness cramps and convulsions?
Conn's syndrome is a condition affecting the adrenal glands that causes weakness, cramps, and convulsions. It was named after Jerome Conn, an American endocrinologist, who first described the disorder.
Do Convulsions occur with epilepsy?
During an epileptic seizure a person can have convulsions. There are different types of seizures, not all involve convulsions.
What causes convulsions in some kids in fever?
Convulsions are not common when there is high fever in babies. Most babies are seen showing symptoms like headache, shivering, dehydration, weakness etc. However convulsions can be seen in some kids if the body temperatures climb very high between 103 F and 106 F. Parents must consult the doctor immediately.
What is the maximum body temperature that a person gets during fever?
There is a certain temp that causes convulsions in most people around 108 f much higher than that is death
Are convulsions a symptom of hyperphosphatemia?
Yes
What effect does the contrasedative have on Mildred?
The contrasedative causes Mildred to go into shock and convulsions. It counteracts the overdose of sleeping pills she took, bringing her out of her stupor abruptly and inducing physical distress.
What is an anticonvulsive?
An anticonvulsant is an agent which acts against or attempts to prevent convulsions.
What has the author Henry W Baird written?
Henry W. Baird has written: 'The child with convulsions' -- subject(s): Convulsions in children
Is a dart frog really poison?
Dart frogs contain a poison called batrachotoxin. This is a nerve poison that causes seizures and convulsions. The deadliest dart frog is the yellow one, Phyllobates terribilis.
