seizure

Symptoms

• Temporary confusion
• A staring spell
• Jerking movements of the arms and legs
• Loss of consciousness or awareness
• Cognitive or emotional changes

Causes

• High fever
• An infection of the brain
• Severe general illness
• Lack of sleep
• Low blood sodium
• Certain medicines the trat pain
• A new, active brain injury
• The use of legal or illegal drugs
• Alcohol misuse