children s health issues
Seizures in Children
Causes of Seizures in Children
In newborns,seizures may be caused by Temporary metabolic abnormalities, such as a Hypoglycemia level A serious disorder, such as a Overview of Brain and Spinal Cord Birth Defects , injury of the brain during pregnancy, lack of oxygen during birth, or a serious infection Inherited disorders that result from mutations in a gene such as a Overview of Hereditary Metabolic Disorders None Use of certain drugs or medications by the mother during pregnancy Seizures caused by hereditary disorders of metabolism typically start during infancy or childhood. In older infants and children,the cause of seizures may be unknown. Febrile Seizures are fairly common in young children. Seizures may run in families. 