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What are the causes of seizures in adults?
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Many: Unknown is most common, some causes like stroke, infection, tumor, trauma, drugs including alcohol, cardiac irregularity, sudden lowering of blood pressure etc.Etc.
Answered 5/15/2018
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Brain injury: Up to 1 1/2 % of adults have epilepsy. Causes accumulate with age. Trauma, strokes, tumors, toxic effects and aging effects become increasingly common with age. Bad health habits with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and alcohol and drug use all play a role. Cancer in any part of the body can spread to the brain. Medication treatments can have toxic side effects.
Answered 4/15/2013
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