{"id":1844,"date":"2023-10-30T10:40:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T05:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:27:49","slug":"common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Seizure Symptoms and Their Causes","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Between 4 and 10 persons per 1000 are thought to have active epilepsy at any given time in the general population. Seizure prevalence and incidence studies are becoming more and more prevalent, especially in low- and middle-income nations. Common seizure symptoms and their causes are very much important for people to know for the eradication or prevention of the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Epilepsy prevalence and incidence estimates vary widely around the globe, possibly due to disparities in measurement and reporting as well as clinical traits like etiology and seizure type.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A seizure is a sudden change in behavior or awareness brought on by a change in the brain&#8217;s electrical activity. When you have epilepsy, your risk of sudden, unprovoked seizures increases. This article describes the common seizure symptoms and their causes, risk factors and prevention tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2878bf;color:#2878bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#common_seizure_symptoms_and_their_causes\" >Common Seizure Symptoms and Their Causes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#generalized_seizures\" >Generalized Seizures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#what_are_the_effects_of_seizures_symptoms\" >What Are The Effects of Seizures Symptoms?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#short-term_effects\" >Short-term effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#long-term_effects\" >Long-term effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#risk_factors_of_seizures\" >Risk Factors of Seizures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#know_about_the_causes_of_seizures_symptoms\" >Know About the Causes of Seizures Symptoms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#infections%e2%80%93\" >Infections&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#autoimmune_epilepsy%e2%80%93\" >Autoimmune Epilepsy&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#genetic_factors%e2%80%93\" >Genetic Factors&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#metabolic_causes%e2%80%93\" >Metabolic Causes&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#developmental_conditions%e2%80%93\" >Developmental conditions&#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#1_newborns%e2%80%93\" >1. Newborns&#8211;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#2_infants_and_children\" >2. Infants and Children-<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#3_children_and_adults\" >3. Children and Adults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#4_older_adults\" >4. Older Adults<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#how_can_seizures_be_reduced\" >How Can Seizures Be Reduced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/common-seizure-symptoms-and-their-causes\/#key_takeaway\" >Key Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_seizure\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What is a Seizure?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A seizure is a sudden, uncontrollable electric disturbance\u00a0inside the mind. The sickness can motivate modification in conduct, motion, emotion, or degree of awareness. Seizures can range\u00a0greatly\u00a0in presentation and severity, from brief disorientation or muscle spasms to entire-frame paralysis. It can occur due to several medication conditions, which include epilepsy, brain injury, contamination, the not unusual bloodless, and metabolic syndrome. The exact reason for zits depends on elements such as\u00a0someone&#8217;s\u00a0medical history and any underlying fitness situations they may have. Treatment commonly includes anticonvulsants or anticonvulsants, although\u00a0different measures may be wished\u00a0depending on the underlying causes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Allergies can be dangerous to\u00a0both\u00a0the person dealing with them and those around them. While many seizures are short and clear up spontaneously, some require specialized medical intervention if they recur or are specifically severe. Seizure management frequently entails remedy use, lifestyle modification, and falls now and again an aggregate of surgical interventions, depending on the motive and the\u00a0individual&#8217;s\u00a0reaction to remedy.\u00a0Individuals with it need to talk carefully with health care providers to broaden a plan that\u00a0takes\u00a0them\u00a0self-sufficiency\u00a0to decrease the effect on their daily liver and\u00a0ordinary\u00a0well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">They might also be brought on by a disease or an infection like meningitis. However, the cause is frequently not known. The common seizure symptoms and their causes are what is important for knowing about the severity of the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common_seizure_symptoms_and_their_causes\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Common Seizure Symptoms and Their Causes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Several types of symptoms are associated with this disease. Major symptoms include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Temporary confusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Jerking movements of the arms and legs that can&#8217;t be controlled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Loss of consciousness or awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cognitive or emotional changes. They may include fear, anxiety, or a feeling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Seizures are categorized as either focal or generalized, based on how and where the brain activity causing the seizure begins. The common seizure symptoms and their causes are varying on several patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When seizures appear to result from activity in just one area of the brain, they&#8217;re known as focal seizures. These seizures fall into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Focal seizures without loss of consciousness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; These seizures, which were once known as simple partial seizures, don&#8217;t result in a loss of awareness, commonly known as consciousness. They may modify feelings or affect how objects appear, feel, sound, or smell. Additionally, sensory symptoms including tingling, vertigo, and flashing lights can be brought on by focal seizures.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Focal seizures with impaired awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; These seizures, which were once known as complex partial seizures, include a shift or loss of consciousness. This kind of seizure could make you feel like you&#8217;re dreaming. Additionally, they could do repetitive movements like rubbing their hands together, eating, swallowing, or walking in circles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"generalized_seizures\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Generalized Seizures<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Seizures that appear to involve all areas of the brain are called generalized seizures. It has different types and these several kinds involve multiple Seizure symptoms that are somewhat different from each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Absence seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Symptoms involve staring into space with or without subtle body movements. Movements may include eye blinking or lip smacking and only last 5 to 10 seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tonic seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; These seizures cause stiff muscles and may affect consciousness. These seizures generally affect muscles in the back, arms, and legs and may cause the person to fall to the ground.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Atonic seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Also known as drop seizures, cause a loss of muscle control. Since this most often affects the legs, it often causes sudden falls to the ground.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Clonic seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; These seizures are associated with repeated or rhythmic jerking muscle movements. These seizures usually affect the neck, face, and arms.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Myoclonic seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; They generally appear as sudden brief jerks or twitches and usually affect the upper body, arms, and legs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tonic-clonic seizures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; These previously known as grand mal seizures, are the most dramatic type of epileptic seizure. They can cause a sudden loss of consciousness and body stiffening, twitching, and shaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_effects_of_seizures_symptoms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What Are The Effects of Seizures Symptoms?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Living with epilepsy and experiencing repeated seizures symptoms can have both short- and long-term effects. These can range from a drop in quality of life to increased risks of mental health conditions.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1846 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-1-300x242.png\" alt=\"Effects of Prolonged Seizure Symptoms\" width=\"395\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-1-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-1-150x121.png 150w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-1.png 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"short-term_effects\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Short-term effects<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You might become completely unable to control your body during some seizure symptoms. Falls and other motions as a result of this may cause injuries. People with epilepsy frequently experience greater physical problems than those without the disorder, such as fractures and bruising.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your quality of life may suffer if you are prone to seizure symptoms. You might no longer be able to drive, for example. You might wish to stay away from activities like swimming or solo travel where a seizure could be dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"long-term_effects\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Long-term effects<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Seizure symptoms may worsen and gradually continue longer if you don&#8217;t receive therapy. Long-lasting seizures may result in coma or death. Although epilepsy-related deaths are uncommon, the risk of premature death is up to three times higher in those with epilepsy than in the general population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your mental health may be impacted by having epilepsy. The fear of having a seizure can cause depression or anxiety in people with epilepsy. Additionally, they might feel alone, fear harm, or encounter stigma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"risk_factors_of_seizures\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Risk Factors of Seizures\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Certain factors may increase your risk of seizures:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1847 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-3-300x219.png\" alt=\"Risk Factors of Seizures\" width=\"558\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-3-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-3-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Capture-3.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The onset of epilepsy is most common in children and older adults, but the condition can occur at any age.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Family history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; If you have a family history of epilepsy, you may be at an increased risk of seizures.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Head injuries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Some cases of epilepsy are caused by head injuries. By using a seat belt when driving, you can lower your risk. When biking, skiing, riding a motorbike, or engaging in any other activity that carries a significant risk of head injury, you should also wear a helmet.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Stroke and other vascular diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Brain injury can be brought on by blood vessel conditions like stroke. Epilepsy and seizures may be brought on by brain injury. You can take action to lower your risk of contracting certain illnesses. Drink in moderation, don&#8217;t smoke, eat well, and work out frequently.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>5. Dementia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Dementia can increase the risk of epilepsy in older adults.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>6. Brain infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Infections such as meningitis, which causes inflammation in the brain or spinal cord, can increase your risk.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>People also like to read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/best-epilepsy-treatment-in-india\/\"><b><i>What is Epilepsy?<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"know_about_the_causes_of_seizures_symptoms\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Know About the Causes of Seizures Symptoms<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Electrical impulses are produced, sent, and received by neurons, which are nerve cells in the brain. The cells can now communicate as a result. A seizure symptoms may result from anything that obstructs the communication routes. Genetic alterations may be the root cause of certain seizure types. Different common seizure symptoms and their causes indicate specifically the type of treatment that one has to undergo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Each person&#8217;s epilepsy has a unique cause, and some people have no known cause at all. Others have epilepsy that can be directly linked to genetics, brain damage, autoimmune diseases, metabolic problems, or infectious infections. The common seizure symptoms and their causes vary depending on the circumstance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"infections%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infection is probably the most common cause of epilepsy worldwide. If there is proof of a brain infection that leads to seizures, this is considered an infectious cause of epilepsy. Meningitis, HIV, viral encephalitis, and some parasitic infections can cause epilepsy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"autoimmune_epilepsy%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Autoimmune Epilepsy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your immune system protects your body from foreign substances and other things that could hurt it. Autoimmune epilepsy (AE) is caused by a change in your body\u2019s immune function.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"genetic_factors%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Genetic Factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of epilepsy are inherited from one generation to the next and run in families. Other forms of epilepsy may result from inherited genetic abnormalities that are manifesting for the first time. Certain epilepsy kinds have been linked by researchers to particular genes. However, not all cases of genetic epilepsy are inherited. A child&#8217;s genes can change even if they are not inherited from their parents. Genes only account for a portion of epilepsy in the majority of cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"metabolic_causes%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Metabolic Causes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body contains\u202fenzymes that are responsible for processing the food you eat. If there is a problem in one of these enzymes, this can lead to issues breaking down food or making the energy your body needs to function.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"developmental_conditions%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Developmental conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epilepsy can occasionally coexist with developmental disorders. Epilepsy is more common in people with autism than in the general population. Additionally, studies have shown that individuals with epilepsy are more likely to have ADHD and other developmental disorders.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">As per age, there are some common causes of seizures. Different age demands different causes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_newborns%e2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Newborns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Brain malformations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lack of oxygen during birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Low levels of blood sugar, blood calcium, blood magnesium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Problems with metabolism that a baby is born with<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Bleeding in the brain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Maternal drug use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_infants_and_children\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Infants and Children-<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fever\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Brain tumor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_children_and_adults\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Children and Adults<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Congenital conditions like Down&#8217;s syndrome, Angelman&#8217;s syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, and neurofibromatosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Genetic factors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Head trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Progressive brain disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_older_adults\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Older Adults<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Head trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>People also like to read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edhacare.com\/blogs\/together-for-tomorrow-with-alzheimers-disease\/\"><b><i>Together for Tomorrow with Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_seizures_be_reduced\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How Can Seizures Be Reduced?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Everyone is at risk for seizures, and they also happen unpredictably, so it\u2019s not possible to completely prevent them. The best thing you can do is avoid possible causes to reduce the chances of having a seizure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Eat a balanced diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Many conditions related to your circulatory and heart health, especially stroke, can damage areas of your brain. This is one of the main causes of seizures in people over the age of 65 years. This can also help avoid electrolyte problems.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t ignore infections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Eye and ear infections are especially important to treat. If these infections spread to your brain, they can cause seizures. Infections can also cause high fevers, which can lead to seizures.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Wear safety equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Head injuries are a major cause of seizures. Using safety equipment whenever necessary can help you avoid an injury that leads to a seizure.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t misuse alcohol, prescription, or recreational drugs- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misusing these can lead to seizures, and withdrawal from these substances can also lead to seizures if you&#8217;re dependent on them.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Manage health conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Managing chronic conditions can help you avoid seizures, especially those that happen because of your blood sugar with either Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key_takeaway\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Key Takeaway<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In conclusion, people of all ages can be affected by common seizure symptoms and their causes, which can be scary and disruptive. These symptoms might appear in a variety of ways, including convulsions, unconsciousness, or strange behaviors. Seizures can have many different underlying causes, although they frequently arise from neurological disorders, genetics, or environmental triggers such as head injuries, infections, or drug interactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In order to give patients experiencing seizures the proper medical care and support, it is crucial to understand the various seizure types, common seizure symptoms and their causes. In order to assist patients in having healthier and more satisfying lives while managing their illness, proper diagnosis, management, and treatment customized to the individual circumstances of the patient are essential. To lessen stigma and foster a better understanding of seizure disorders, education and knowledge about such conditions are crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. What is the most common cause of seizures?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The most common cause of seizures is epilepsy. But not every person who has a seizure has epilepsy. Sometimes seizures may be caused or triggered by: A high fever<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. What are the most common symptoms of seizures?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs. Stiffening of the body. Loss of consciousness or awareness. Breathing problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Which seizure is more serious?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Tonic-clonic seizures, previously known as grand mal seizures, are the most dramatic type of epileptic seizure. They can cause a sudden loss of consciousness, body stiffening and shaking. They sometimes cause people to lose control of their bladder or to bite their tongue<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. What are the 5 most common seizures?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Common five seizures are Absence Seizures, Myoclonic seizures, Tonic and Atonic Seizures, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Tonic, and Clonic and Tonic-Clonic (Formerly called Grand Mal) Seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between 4 and 10 persons per 1000 are thought to have active epilepsy at any [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":8,"featured_media":1943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,4],"tags":[33,372,35,373,374,371,375],"class_list":["post-1844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-neurology","tag-epilepsy","tag-neurologicaldisorders","tag-neurology","tag-seizurecauses","tag-seizurediagnosis","tag-seizuresyndrome","tag-seizuretreatment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Are the Common Seizure Symptoms and Causes?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check common seizure symptoms, causes, and signs that indicate when to seek medical care. 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