Seizure

A seizure is a sudden disruption of brain activity caused by excessive, synchronized neuronal firing that results in changes in behavior. This neurological condition is common, affecting approximately 50... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Variable
• Complications:  Falling, drowning, car accidents, pregnancy complications, emotional health issues
• Duration:  Typically less than 2 minutes
• Types:  Focal, generalized, provoked, unprovoked
• Causes:  Provoked: Low blood sugar, alcohol withdrawal, low blood sodium, fever, brain infection, traumatic brain injury, Unprovoked: Flashing lights or colors, unknown causes, previous stroke, brain injury, brain tumor
• Diagnostic method:  Based on symptoms, blood tests, medical imaging, electroencephalography
• Differential diagnosis:  Syncope, psychogenic seizure, migraine aura, transient ischemic attack
• Treatment:  Less than 5 min: Place person on their side, remove nearby dangerous objects, More than 5 min: Treat as status epilepticus
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo