Question 1

can dehydration cause a seizure?

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Possible: Depending on extent of dehydration and resulting chemical imbalance, a generalized seizure could develop, but other problems involving blood pressure, cardiovascular collapse, and coma, could also be seen.

Question 2

help please! could dehydration in babies cause seizures?

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Yes: Dehydration may effect the body's concentration of sodium and other minerals as well as the body's acid/base balance causing seizures.  In addition blood sugar levels may also be affected by dehydration causing seizures.     Speak to your doctor about your concerns.

Question 3

seizures(about 5) for the last 6 mo., rapid heart rate, chest pain directly between breasts, dizziness daily, dehydration, and head aches. any ideas?

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Daily dizziness: You really should be seen in an er if you have a rapid heart rate (r). You need to be evaluated for hyperthyroidism and/or a cardiac problem. The next time you have one of these r's, get to an er as quickly as possible. If it's present when you are examined, an answer may be found. If not, you  will blood work sent off and be sent to the proper physician for treatment and a cure. Good luck.

Question 4

why do you have seizures after being dehydrated?

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Dehydration: Seizures are not commonly seen with dehydration alone but can occur with severe derangement of electrolytes,calcium,magnesium for example.

Question 5

what are the most common causes of sleep onset seizures in the mid 30's?

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Several: Based upon the age of insert,  they would almost certainly be partial insert seizures (aka "localization related"). At least half the time,  no clear reason is uncovered for them starting.  Other causes include prior trauma,  abnormal tangles of blood vessels stuck in the brain,  "birthmarks" on the brain in a localized area, among others.  Brain tumor is possible,  but less common.

Question 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

what causes seizures in older people?

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Some answers: Atherosclerosis with or without strokes, evolving tumors, medication reactions, trauma, blood clots or hematomas, cardiac events with secondary cerebral ischemia, carbon monoxide in poorly ventilated homes.

Question 9

how come flashing lights cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

Photoparoxysmal resp: Photoparoxysmal responses (ppr) is an abnormal visual sensitivity of the brain in reaction to intermittent photic stimulation. 
Photosensitivity depends on the intensity, the contrast of the visual stimulus, and the specific frequency of flashing. The flashing patterns of certain games and television shows trigger epileptic seizures in only 5% of epileptics. Photosensitive epileptics peak at 10-14.

Question 10

what causes someone to develop seizures out of nowhere?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Genetics, head trauma, infection, endocrine problem. See a doctor soon.

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