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Convulsions


A convulsion is a series of involuntary violent contractions of voluntary muscles.

Causes

Neurological

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    Epilepsy

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    Febrile convulsions

Traumatic

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    Head injuries

Metabolic

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    Hypoxia

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    Hypo and hyperglycaemia

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    Electrolyte abnormalities, e.g. calcium, sodium

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    Uraemia

Vascular

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    Ischaemic stroke

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    Subarachnoid haemorrhage

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    Intracranial haemorrhage

Infective

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    Meningitis

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    Encephalitis

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    Cerebral abscess

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