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A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body. Because a convulsion is often a symptom of an epileptical seizure, the term convulsion is sometimes used as a synonym for seizure. However, not all epileptic seizures lead to convulsions, and not all convulsions...
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A febrile seizure, also known as a fever fit or febrile convulsion is a convulsion triggered by a rise in body temperature. They most commonly occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years and are twice as common in boys than girls. The direct cause of a...
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Definition of convulsion from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
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convulsion synonyms. convulsion usage examples and convulsion quotes. ... nature: What a terrible convulsion of nature was that which followed in the landlady's face! ...
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Information about convulsion in the free online English dictionary and ... clonus - convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and ... convulsion ...
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Drug information on prescription and over the counter medications ... convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms. ...
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on convulsion (pathology), condition characterized by violent, uncontrolled spasmodic contractions and relaxations of the ...
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Convulsions are a common manifestation of seizures in epilepsy, although some ... If you observe someone having a convulsion, the most important thing is to ...
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Febrile convulsions typically occur with rising temperature followed by altered ... If the first convulsion with fever occurs in a child younger than 6 months, a ...
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Other causes of convulsions are virus infections; brain tumors or hemorrhages; ... A doctor should be notified whenever a convulsion occurs. ...
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