Seizures/Epilepsy Flashcards
1
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Seizure
A
a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in your behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.
2
Q
Epilepsy
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A CNS disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that aren’t brought on by an identifiable cause
3
Q
Secondary seizures
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seizures caused by external factors such as:
- head injury
- drug overdose
- environmental exposure
- etc
