Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
What is Seizure?
Seizure is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Seizure that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Seizure
The following conditions have been associated with Seizure. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 gene.
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8
3-methylglutaconic aciduria type 8 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Acquired methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is the most frequent and the most severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias. It is charac...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Seizure is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.