Epilepsy (cont.)
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- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Epilepsy Treatment
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Epilepsy Causes
Healthy people may have seizures under certain circumstances. If the seizures have a known cause, the condition is referred to as secondary or symptomatic epilepsy. Some of the more common causes include the following:
- Tumor
- Chemical imbalance such as low blood sugar or sodium
- Head injuries
- Certain toxic chemicals or drugs of abuse
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Stroke including hemorrhage
- Birth injuries
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