what causes seizures?

Answer 1

One of the symptoms of aspartame poisoning is seizures.

Answer 2

Different things can cause seizures; electros in the brain, a blow to the head,ect. When these electros in the brain hit, thay can trigger a seizure. I have epilepsy myself with a life history of grand mal seizures. I have never witnessed one, and from what I hear, I hope I never have to. There's not just one thing that cause seizures. Now I'm talking about epileptic seziures here, but I would think that others don't have just one cause either. Also, the persons system might be low on meds. You may also be able to get answers from medical personnal, or by calling the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
From Epilepsy Advocate:
About Epilepsy

Do you really understand epilepsy? There's a lot to learn about causes and factors of epilepsy, as well as the seizure types. For example, having a seizure does not mean you definitely have epilepsy. Getting all the facts about epilepsy can help you assist your doctor in determining what treatment will be most beneficial to you.
What is epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which people experience repeated seizures. A seizure is the abnormal electrical release of cells, called neurons, in the brain. Seizures can cause different symptoms based on the location of the seizure and where the abnormal electrical activity spreads. They can range from tingling in a finger to grand mal (generalized) seizures, during which people lose consciousness, become stiff and jerk.

Epilepsy can be inherited. It can also result from a birth defect, birth or head injury, brain tumor or infection in the brain. For half of people with epilepsy, a cause cannot be found. Epilepsy can begin right after birth or can occur for the first time in old age. And it is not contagious. Who does epilepsy affect?

Epilepsy is age-related. New cases occur most often in infancy and childhood — or at least by the teen years. Seventy-five percent of people with epilepsy have their first seizure before they turn 18.
What do I need to know about seizures?

Not everything that looks like a seizure is a seizure. And not every seizure is an epileptic seizure. Fainting, collapsing and confusion can also result from other disorders or even from emotional stress. Withdrawal from alcohol or addictive drugs can also cause seizures, but these will not continue if you keep yourself out of that situation.

Technically, you do not have epilepsy if you've only had one seizure. But you may want to know more. That's why you must see a neurologist to try to determine what caused your seizure.
How will epilepsy affect my life?

For some people, epilepsy is a childhood condition that they outgrow. For others, seizures can restrict driving, working and social opportunities, and affect self-esteem. However, most people's seizures can be controlled. Some people end their seizures with the first medication they try. Others need several doctor visits to find the right dosage and combination of medications. A new research drug may be helpful for some people, while others need to have the specific source of their seizures surgically removed.

Answer 3

Lots of different causes. Brain injury, fevers, illness, etc. In about half of people with epilepsy, they do not know what causes it. It's a mystery.

In people who are diagnosed with epilepsy, seizures are more likely to happen if you are tired, stressed out, malnourished, or ill.

Answer 4

a number of things... Seizure activity on your brian or HIGH stress levels. I had 3 seizures and mine were due to HIGH stress/ HIGH blood pressure.

Answer 5

It's like an electrical storm in the brain.
It misfires.
Medication may help, but it not understood well enough to be cured yet.

Answer 6

Who knows?

ask your mum