Seizures: What they are, and what causes them
Monday, July 28, 2008 - 14:07
in Psychology & Sociology
"Seizure." It's a common term, but what exactly are seizures, and what causes them? The simple explanation is that seizures are symptoms of a problem that can happen because of sudden and abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Based on the type of behaviour and the brain activity, seizures fall into two wide-ranging groups. Partial seizures (also known as focal seizures) happen in just one part of the brain. Generalized seizures are a result of abnormal activity on both sides of the brain.
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