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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Convulsion | |||
| synonyms = Seizure, fit | |||
| field = [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Involuntary muscle contraction]], [[loss of consciousness]], [[confusion]], [[staring spells]] | |||
| complications = [[Injury]], [[aspiration pneumonia]], [[status epilepticus]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Typically a few seconds to a few minutes | |||
| causes = [[Epilepsy]], [[fever]], [[head injury]], [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], [[drug overdose]], [[alcohol withdrawal]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[brain infections]], [[developmental disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Electroencephalogram]] (EEG), [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI), [[computed tomography]] (CT) scan | |||
| differential = [[Syncope]], [[panic attack]], [[migraine]], [[transient ischemic attack]] | |||
| treatment = [[Anticonvulsant]] medications, [[surgery]], [[vagus nerve stimulation]] | |||
| medication = [[Phenytoin]], [[carbamazepine]], [[valproate]], [[levetiracetam]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
| deaths = Rare, but possible due to complications | |||
}} | |||
'''Convulsion''' refers to a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. | '''Convulsion''' refers to a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children. | ||
== Causes of Convulsion == | == Causes of Convulsion == | ||
Convulsions can be caused by a number of factors. These include: | Convulsions can be caused by a number of factors. These include: | ||
* [[Epilepsy]]: This is a neurological disorder that can cause repeated convulsions. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking. | * [[Epilepsy]]: This is a neurological disorder that can cause repeated convulsions. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking. | ||
* [[Fever]] in children: This is also known as febrile seizures. This type of convulsion is triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature. | * [[Fever]] in children: This is also known as febrile seizures. This type of convulsion is triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature. | ||
* Certain toxins or other agents in the blood: These can include alcohol, certain drugs, and certain medical conditions, such as [[diabetes]]. | * Certain toxins or other agents in the blood: These can include alcohol, certain drugs, and certain medical conditions, such as [[diabetes]]. | ||
== Symptoms of Convulsion == | == Symptoms of Convulsion == | ||
The symptoms of a convulsion can vary depending on the cause. They can include: | The symptoms of a convulsion can vary depending on the cause. They can include: | ||
* Sudden, violent, irregular movements of the body | * Sudden, violent, irregular movements of the body | ||
* Loss of consciousness | * Loss of consciousness | ||
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* Irregular breathing | * Irregular breathing | ||
* Incontinence | * Incontinence | ||
== Treatment of Convulsion == | == Treatment of Convulsion == | ||
Treatment for convulsions depends on the cause. This can include: | Treatment for convulsions depends on the cause. This can include: | ||
* Medication: For convulsions caused by epilepsy, medication can often help to control the seizures. | * Medication: For convulsions caused by epilepsy, medication can often help to control the seizures. | ||
* Fever reduction: For febrile seizures, the immediate goal of treatment is to reduce the fever. | * Fever reduction: For febrile seizures, the immediate goal of treatment is to reduce the fever. | ||
* Treating the underlying cause: If convulsions are caused by a certain toxin or medical condition, treating that underlying cause can help to stop the convulsions. | * Treating the underlying cause: If convulsions are caused by a certain toxin or medical condition, treating that underlying cause can help to stop the convulsions. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Seizure]] | * [[Seizure]] | ||
* [[Epilepsy]] | * [[Epilepsy]] | ||
* [[Febrile seizure]] | * [[Febrile seizure]] | ||
* [[Neurology]] | * [[Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | [[Category:Symptoms and signs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:36, 4 April 2025
| Convulsion | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Seizure, fit |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Involuntary muscle contraction, loss of consciousness, confusion, staring spells |
| Complications | Injury, aspiration pneumonia, status epilepticus |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Typically a few seconds to a few minutes |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Epilepsy, fever, head injury, stroke, brain tumor, drug overdose, alcohol withdrawal |
| Risks | Family history, brain infections, developmental disorders |
| Diagnosis | Electroencephalogram (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan |
| Differential diagnosis | Syncope, panic attack, migraine, transient ischemic attack |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Anticonvulsant medications, surgery, vagus nerve stimulation |
| Medication | Phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproate, levetiracetam |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | Rare, but possible due to complications |
Convulsion refers to a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.
Causes of Convulsion[edit]
Convulsions can be caused by a number of factors. These include:
- Epilepsy: This is a neurological disorder that can cause repeated convulsions. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. These seizures are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking.
- Fever in children: This is also known as febrile seizures. This type of convulsion is triggered by a rapid increase in body temperature.
- Certain toxins or other agents in the blood: These can include alcohol, certain drugs, and certain medical conditions, such as diabetes.
Symptoms of Convulsion[edit]
The symptoms of a convulsion can vary depending on the cause. They can include:
- Sudden, violent, irregular movements of the body
- Loss of consciousness
- Teeth clenching
- Irregular breathing
- Incontinence
Treatment of Convulsion[edit]
Treatment for convulsions depends on the cause. This can include:
- Medication: For convulsions caused by epilepsy, medication can often help to control the seizures.
- Fever reduction: For febrile seizures, the immediate goal of treatment is to reduce the fever.
- Treating the underlying cause: If convulsions are caused by a certain toxin or medical condition, treating that underlying cause can help to stop the convulsions.
