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AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

Seizures or convulsions

Seizures or convulsions are episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing involuntary movements, altered awareness, or loss of consciousness. They can last seconds to minutes and have many possible causes that need evaluation.

Common Causes of Seizures or convulsions

  • Epilepsy
  • High fever (febrile seizures in children)
  • Low blood sugar or electrolyte imbalance
  • Brain infection (meningitis, encephalitis)
  • Head injury or brain tumour

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Seizures or convulsions

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • First-ever seizure (always seek emergency care)
  • Seizure lasting more than 5 minutes
  • Seizure with difficulty breathing or blue lips
  • Multiple seizures without regaining consciousness between them
  • Seizure after a head injury

Ready to address seizures or convulsions?

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