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Hi i was asked the other day by my specails if i have ever had a seizure can you please tell me what one is thank you?
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Irreg bran activity: When the brain starts to have electrical impulses that are irregular and scattered the body responds in kind. There are many types of seizures from the person suddenly becoming unaware of surroundings but conscious. THe seizure most people know is the grand mal where one looses consciousness and begins to shake uncontrollably . I t can be seconds or hours if severe
Answered 9/28/2016
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