What would cause a seizure in someone who has never had one?

What would cause a seizure in someone who has never had one?

Autoimmune-induced seizures in adults with no history. Seizures in adults with no seizure history can be caused by a number of factors ranging from high blood pressure, drug abuse and toxic exposures to brain injury, brain infection (encephalitis) and heart disease.

What causes unknown seizures?

It’s possible for an adult without a history of epilepsy to experience a seizure. Potential causes include central nervous system infections, brain tumors, stroke, and brain injuries. The use or stopping of certain substances, including alcohol, may also trigger a seizure.

Can you have a seizure and never have one again?

Currently, most patients and doctors end up waiting, without treatment, to see if a second seizure occurs, said Dr. Jacqueline French, a neurology professor at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York. That’s because, if left untreated, about 50 to 75 percent of patients will never have another seizure.

Can you randomly develop seizures?

Epilepsy and seizures can develop in any person at any age. 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. Factors such as other health conditions, age, and race may make developing epilepsy and seizures more likely.

What’s the difference between a fit and a seizure?

1 in 20 people will experience some sort of a seizure during their lives. A seizure (the medical term for a fit or convulsion) occurs when there is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain temporarily interfering with the normal messaging processes.

What having a seizure feels like?

Focal aware seizure a general strange feeling. stiffness or twitching in a part of the body, such as an arm or hand. feeling like events have happened before (déjà vu) tingling in your legs and arms.

What to do if you have a seizure alone?

For milder seizures, like a bit of staring or shaking arms or legs, guide the person away from hazards, including traffic, stairs, and water. Don’t leave someone who’s had a seizure alone. Stay until they’re fully aware of where they are and can respond normally when you talk to them. Speak calmly.