TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Seizures and Epilepsy A1 - Berkowitz, Aaron L. Y1 - 2016 N1 - T2 - Clinical Neurology and Neuroanatomy: A Localization-Based Approach AB - Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Epilepsy is the condition of recurrent unprovoked seizures. The definition of “provoked” here is more precise than in common parlance and refers to acute, reversible provoking factors causing seizures. For example, acute hypoglycemia, alcohol withdrawal, high fever, and medication or drug toxicity are all acute reversible factors that can provoke seizures (Table 18–1). In these scenarios, the brain may be structurally normal, but exposure to the acute provoking factor leads to seizures. When the cause is treated, the seizures typically improve and the patient is not necessarily at risk for future recurrent seizures. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/10 UR - neurology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1160204502 ER -