Can A Seizure Cause A Stroke
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The disease can cause seizures and stroke. Babies may appear normal at birth, but develop symptoms once start eating more protein, which can cause the condition to get worse. Symptoms include:
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Lethargy
- Seizures
- Failure to thrive
- Recurrent infections with Candida
- Progressive encephalopathy
- Developmental delays
Signs and tests
A number of different laboratory and radiology tests may be performed, including:
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...electrolytes, kidney function, oxygen saturation and carbon dioxide level. You may be monitored for seizure activity and may be treated with a thrombolytic agent dependent upon the cause... Read more »Seizures
A seizure is a sudden change in behavior due to an excessive electrical activity in the brain. Considerations There are a wide variety of possible symptoms of seizures,... Read more »Partial (focal) seizure
A partial seizure is an episode of abnormal electrical activity in one specific part of the brain. Alternative Names Simple seizure; Jacksonian seizure; Seizure -... Read more »Temporal lobe seizure
TLE; Seizure - temporal lobe Treatment The goals of treatment are to perform emergency measures, if necessary, and to reduce the rate of future seizures. ... Read more »
Medications
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...blockers such as felodipine; cisapride; certain anti-seizure drugs such as carbamazepine and... Read more »
...including rifampin, St. John's wort, certain anti-seizure medications including ... Read more »
...including rifampin, St. John's wort, certain anti-seizure medications including ... Read more »
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