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Understanding Convulsions: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
Convulsions result from sudden, excessive electrical discharges in the brain, causing:
- Muscle contractions, jerking movements
- Loss of consciousness
- Seizures
- Confusion, drooling, incontinence
Common Causes: Epilepsy, brain injury, stroke, meningitis, encephalitis, drug/alcohol withdrawal, hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, eclampsia.
Emergency: Seek immediate medical attention for any convulsive episode.
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