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Symptoms
Simple partial seizures can be caused by congenital abnormalities (abnormalities present at birth), tumor growths, he...
Causes
Any condition that results in abnormal electrical excitation of the brain may result in a seizure, including: Epileps...
Tests
Patients seeking help for seizures should first undergo an EEG that records brain-wave patterns emitted between nerve...
Treatments
People with epilepsy should always wear a medical alert tag. Most seizures are self-limiting and stop by themselves a...
Complications
About 30% of patients with severe seizures (starting in early childhood), continue to have attacks and usually never ...
Prevention
There is no specific way to prevent seizures. Use helmets when appropriate to prevent head injury. This will lessen t...
Doctor Specialties
Report all seizures (even a mild one) to the health care provider. If the patient is known to have epilepsy or recurr...
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