A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that
occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the
brain. The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with
"convulsion." Convulsions are when a person's body shakes
rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's
muscles contract and relax repeatedly. There are many different
types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms and no body shaking.
It may be hard to tell if someone is having a seizure. Some
seizures only cause a person to have staring spells. These may
go unnoticed. Specific symptoms depend on what part of the brain
is involved. They occur suddenly and may include: Symptoms may
stop after a few seconds minutes, or continue for 15 minutes.
They rarely continue longer. The person may have warning
symptoms before the attack, such as: Seizures of all types are
caused by disorganized and sudden electrical activity in the
brain. Causes of seizures can include: Sometimes no cause can be
identified. This is called idiop