Seizures may be caused by:
a. brain tumours.
b. alcohol and drug use withdrawal.
c. infection (acute or chronic).
d. all of the above.
d
A seizure is an event characterised by a sudden, excessive
and disorderly (abnormal) discharge of electrons in the brain.
Causes of seizures include brain tumours, cerebral hypoxia,
cerebrovascular accident, convulsive or toxic agents, alcohol
and drug use withdrawal, head injury, heat stroke, infection, metabolic disturbances, kidney failure and degenerative
disorders.
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