Why is my baby having seizures?

Many possible causes: First of all, you want to make sure that your baby is having true epileptic seizures and not some other non-epileptic events. Causes of seizures depend on age and situation. There are many possible causes including fever, metabolic changes, prior abnormal brain development, brain injury, tumors, strokes and hemorrhages, and genetic causes. It is best to seek expert advice from your doctor(s).

Visit your doctor: Seizures are difficult to assess. You need to visit your doctor to discuss what you are seeing. The why comes afterwards.

Seizures: I agree with previous answers you need to see a pediatric neurologist asap.

Many potential cause: Seizures in infants are never normal. You should see your pediatrician, who can let you know what further evaluation should be done for your baby's seizures. One caveat - sometimes parents will interpret a baby's startle reflex as a "seizure." the startle reflex is normal and does not need any treatment.

Infantile seizures: A child neurologist is the top choice for babies with seizures. Some seizures are caused by dehydration, low blood sugar, head trauma, family history (mom or dad have seizures), high fever, infection of the brain or spine. These do not cause seizures for all kids; again, see a child neurologist to diagnose and treat your child's seizures. Good luck!

Seizures: Causes of seizures in babies include abnormalities of brain structure and brain damage abnormalities of metabolism brain infection. Contact a pediatric neurologist for an appropriate evaluation.

Get checked: Seizures in babies can happen for a number of different reasons. If your baby has not been seen by a doctor for his/her seizures, he/she should be evaluated as soon as possible. Keep in mind that there are certain conditions in infancy that can look like seizures, but may not actually be a seizure.