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Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity of the the brain. Seizures can be caused by many things, but people who have reoccurring seizures often have epilepsy.
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Fast Facts
- Most last 30 seconds to 2 minutes
- A medical emergency if over 5 minutes
- Causes: certain medicines, brain injury, high fever
- Reoccurring seizures from brain disorder: epilepsy
- Many types and causes
- 2.5 million Americans have epilepsy/seizure disorder
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Wikipedia: Seizure
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Childhood Epilepsy: What You Need to Know. A Parents' Guide to Diagnosis Treatment and Care of a Child with a Seizure Disorder - $24.99
A diagnosis of epilepsy instantly raises numerous questions and fears for the parents and caretakers of a newly diagnosed child. Education is the key to understanding and managing all the aspects of this chronic condition, yet the learning ...
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Epi-Still for Preventing & Treating Seizures - $17.99
Epi-Still is a 100% safe and effective natural remedy for preventing and treating seizures. Due to the high safety profile of all the ingredients, Epi-Still will not cause any side-effects or damage to the organs like many synthetic medicat...
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Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) - $21.00
The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been tho...
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POSTED MY NEW POEM "VIRUS" THAT I JUST PENNED FROM A SCARY ROUGH NIGHT LAST NIGHT WITH HAVING 2 SEIZURES,AND ALL THE PAIN,CONFUSIO
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[1] NY Medical - Seizures/Convulsions Kenewen Crt (Anewen Dr) Rescue-Pumper-235
@tofireE | November 09, 2009 05:30 AM -
@TianniaShaqueen yeah & also it might be a painful death cause when Zoe died she was having seizures before :( you don't want him to go
@bluestaremily | November 09, 2009 05:27 AM -
[1] ET Medical - Seizures/Convulsions Neilson Dr btwn Dundas St W & Rickshaw Ave Pumper-432
@tofireW | November 09, 2009 05:25 AM -
#Goodtimes. I was simply high fiveing your head. yours is like a puddle and mynes like an ocean. Seizures during the night. haha good time
@2010CeCe | November 09, 2009 05:16 AM
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View All Seizures Questions (10) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the law intent protecting against illegal search and seizure? (1 Answer)In the United States an American citizen is protected from illegal search and seizure by the 4th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified on December 15, 1791. http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#Am4 This amendment was ... read moreIn US law, today, how does probable cause and search and seizure apply to the police? (1 Answer)basically if the police have a probable reason to search your items and seize them, like they believe you were involved in a crime. ----quote---- PROBABLE CAUSE - A reasonable ... read moreCan migraines be triggered by flashing lights or video, like seizures are? (3 Answers)There are a variety of known triggers for migraines including bright lights or sounds. Considering the nature of your aura (not in the new-age sense) it wouldn't be surprising. It's ... read moreWould you know what to do if you witnessed a seizure? A) yes B) no (1 Answer)B. I will try to stabilize the person. Try to keep the air way open. Help the person don't get hurt. Call 911. read more
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Seizure Prevention
- WebMD: Seizures - Prevention
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Seizures Support Groups, Discussion and Blogs
- My.Epilepsy.com: Forums and Blog
- WebMD: Epilepsy: Support Group
- Dr. Greene: Could It Be A Seizure?
- Valleywag: Warning: Viewing Yahoo may cause seizures
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