Convulsions

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Convulsions

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

Causes

Neurological

• Febrile convulsions

Traumatic

• Head injuries

Metabolic

• Electrolyte abnormalities, e.g. calcium, sodium

Vascular

• Cerebral infarction

• Subarachnoid haemorrhage

• Intracranial haemorrhage

Infective

• Encephalitis

• Cerebral abscess

Neoplastic

• Brain tumours

Toxin/Drug-Induced

• Alcoholism/withdrawal

• Amphetamines, cocaine, antipsychotics, ‘ecstasy’

• Mefenamic acid overdose

Other

• Neurosurgery

• Pseudo seizures

History

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