Question 1

can a severe electrolyte imbalance cause an epilectic seizure in someone who doesn't have epilepsy? and if not then what can cause a seizure?

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Yes: An electrolyte imbalance can cause a seizure.  So can many other events that are not epileptic.  When someone has a seizure, we first look for other causes before considering epilepsy as the chances for repeat seizures are very low when the cause is treated.   If someone has a known seizure disorder, the same things can cause  loss of control even when medication has been effective.

Question 2

what causes seizures?

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Seizures: There are a great number of reasons.  Whole textbooks have been written concerning this subject.
If you have a specific problem, consult with your doctor.

Question 3

what causes seizures?

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Seizures: Seizure is caused usually by abnormal brain wave activity which arises from an area of abnormality in the brain.

Question 4

what causes seizures?

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Excitable brain cell: Anything that causes brain cells to be irritated or overexcitable can cause a seizure.  Genetic causes of epilepsy that lead to an abnormality in excitability of neurons or miswiring of connections can cause seizures.  Also, any scar or lesion on the brain can cause seizure.  Infections and other conditions that alter the body's normal chemistry can cause seizures.

Question 5

what causes seizures ?

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Over active neurons: A seizure is when the brain cell allows too much sodium or calcium and water follows, disrupting the flow of chemicals and waste products through special "gates."  seizure meds are "gate blockers" to stop this from happening.

Question 6

what cause a seizures?

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Many reasons: Any type of brain problem may result in a abnormal area which becomes a nidus for seizure activity.  Causes include head injury, brain infections, brain tumors, toxins or poisons, usage or discontinuation or alcohol or recreational drugs, medication reactions, problems with blood sugar or other chemicals, etc.

Question 7

what causes seizures to start?

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Unknown: When nerve cell in brain fires electrical discharges abnormally, these discharges affect other nerve cells. Our brain has protective mechanism to avoid spread of those discharges. One cause is failure of the mechanism,  why one nerve cell fires abnormally is stll not completely answered. Many researches are going on and more and more new informations are coming up but still no final answer.

Question 8

what can cause seizures at 16?

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Possible causes: Many things can cause a seizure for a 16 year old (alcohol, prescription medicine, head injury) but the most common is a condition called juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.  A neurology evaluation and an EEG test are very helpful for determining this.  Good luck!

Question 9

can video games cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

For some people, yes: There are some people who have a seizure in response to a particular flickering light frequency, which may be seen in video games or television.  It happens even when the eyes are closed (!)  These people have a generalized epilepsy, like juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

Question 10

how can patterns cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There is a rare but very specific type of epilepsy that is photo sensitive.  In some just the flashing of light at a specific frequency can cause a seizure.  In very rare cases a specific pattern will set off seizure activity.  A type of baboon (papio-papio) has a genetic tendency for photosensitive epilepsy.  They have been studied in detail.  Coated glasses can help.

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