Two drugs commonly given during cardiac surgery can lead to convulsive seizures, but anesthetics can help cut the risk, according to new research from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of ...

You can experience seizures or even a life threatening coma if your blood sugar drops too low, especially if you have diabetes. These diabetic seizures can be dangerous and may require emergency ...

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease face a greater risk of experiencing seizures compared to those without the condition, and this risk is even higher if you already have other seizure-related ...

The first updated guidelines for seizures, driving licensure, and medical reporting in nearly two decades reflect a shift toward medical advisory boards to determine driver licensing for individuals ...

Absence seizure, formerly known as petit mal seizure, is a type of short seizure that usually causes a person to briefly lose focus, stare into space, and lose awareness of their surroundings. These ...

Smoking can increase the risk of seizures, especially if a person has epilepsy. Despite this, research indicates that many people living with epilepsy smoke. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause ...

Seizures can increase the risk of arrhythmias. Additionally, seizure medications may cause arrhythmias alongside other cardiovascular problems. Arrhythmias occur when the heart beats abnormally.

A seizure can be scary. And when you’re already living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s easy to wonder whether the episode could somehow be related — and if you now have a new symptom you’ll need to ...