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Sudden and uncontrolled changes in the brain's electrical activity are called a seizure. Some of the symptoms include confusion, staring spell, jerking movements of the arms and legs, loss of awareness, fear, and anxiety. Seizures can be caused due to high fever, lack of sleep, low sodium in the body, head injury, stroke, brain tumor, alcohol and substance abuse, and some medications (antidepressants).

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How do I, at age 23, process losing my driving independence?

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Can a seizure develop for the first time in a 47-year-old?

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Does Lamotrigine help control epilepsy in a 33-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. Lamotrigine is considered one of the commonly used and effective medications for epilepsy management.

Is it safe to sleep alone after a seizure at 22?

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What causes seizures and brain metastasis after lung cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how frightening it must have been to experience a seizure and then learn that it was caused by brain metastasis from lung cancer.

How do parents tell meningitis from the flu in a child?

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Does someone at 28 need treatment after 1st seizure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. A first seizure can be very frightening, both for the patient and family members.

Are my hormones worsening my epilepsy at 31?

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How do I cope as my 53-year-old husband's caregiver?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is very difficult to manage caring for patients who are suffering from epilepsy, as it can be a terrifying experience, and caregivers can experience burnout.

Why does epilepsy feel like a hidden disability?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query, and I am glad you shared it with me. It takes incredible effort to live with epilepsy and to face the stigma as well.

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