Sentences with phrase «seizures as a symptom»

Anti-seizure medications can be given is he has developed seizures as a symptom of his condition.

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«In more recent times, this opinion has found support from the fact that sight impediment - including temporary blindness lasting from several hours to several days - has been observed as being a symptom or result of an epileptic seizure and has been mentioned in many case reports.»

Red flags, such as seizures, prolonged loss of consciousness or confusion, severe persistent headaches, focal neurologic abnormalities or deterioration of symptoms, need immediate medical attention.

The immune system of people who are either celiac positive or gluten sensitive will perceive this protein as a foreign invader and thus cause a reaction which can lead to a variety of signs and symptoms: • Abdominal distress, gas, bloating, chronic diarrhea, nausea • Fatigue • Joint pain • ADHD / ADD and behavioral issues • Delayed growth or failure to thrive in infants • Seizures • Acid reflux • Headaches Gluten sensitivity should be considered as an underlying cause when dealing with a chronic condition.

When there is not enough milk, babies become dehydrated and that can lead to hypernatremia (high sodium levels) including symptoms such as lethargy, restlessness, hyperreflexia, spasticity, hyperthermia, and seizures.

and for all babies under six months, giving water can dilute the sodium in the baby's bloodstream to the point where a potentially life threatening condition known as «oral water intoxication» develops, and this can lead to symptoms like low body temperature, bloating, and seizures.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs when the liver can not remove certain toxins and chemicals, such as ammonia, from the blood.1 These toxins and chemicals then build up and enter the brain.1 Hepatic encephalopathy is one of the major complications of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and a leading cause of hospital re-admission due to its recurrence, despite treatment.1 It can occur suddenly in people with acute liver failure, but is seen more often in those with chronic liver disease.1 Symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy include mild confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration and personality or mood changes, but can progress to extreme anxiety, seizures, severe confusion, jumbled and slurred speech and slow movement.1 The first step in treatment is to identify and treat any factors that cause hepatic encephalopathy.2 Once the episode has resolved, further treatment aims to reduce the production and absorption of toxins, such as ammonia.1 Generally, there are two types of medication used to reduce the likelihood of another hepatic encephalopathy episode — lactulose and rifaximin.2 However, it remains a leading cause of hospitalisations and re-hospitalisations in cirrhotic patients, despite the use of the above - mentioned standard of care treatment.

The team found that out of the nearly 150 pathogens studied, 75 caused visible symptoms in animals, such as seizures, lethargy, unprovoked aggression, or death, meaning signs of the disease could be easily detected.

The 20 newborns presented with a wide range of complex, medical issues, and half had neurologic symptoms such as seizures or hypotonia.

These few symptoms are often the only indication of the condition; the mom - to - be feels fine, but until she has her baby, she'll likely be put on bed rest and monitored closely, as preeclampsia can quickly escalate to severe swelling, seizures, and even coma or death.

All of the children were discovered to carry a mutation in the CLP1 gene and displayed the same symptoms, such as brain malformations, intellectual disabilities, seizures and sensory and motor defects.

Roughly four in every 1000 babies are infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), which can cause seizures and intellectual disability, as well as Zika - like symptoms including microcephaly.

The scientists infected 1 - day - old C57BL / 6 mice with Zika virus and found that they develop symptoms of neurological disease, such as unsteady gait and seizures that gradually fade over two weeks.

Some of the most debilitating symptoms for patients with TSC are those that are associated with the brain, such as frequent seizures, epilepsy, autism and intellectual disability.

Fewer than 1 % of patients have severe neurological symptoms, such as seizures, paralysis, or coma, that require hospitalization.

Two weeks later, Dr. Johnson and his team had a breakthrough when an electroencephalogram, or EEG, revealed recurring seizures in Donna's brain that were unaccompanied by physical symptoms — a serious condition, known as nonconvulsive status epilepticus, that kills 56 % of the people it affects.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include low energy and fatigue, weakness, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, numbness, cramps and seizures, as well as irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure.

See a doctor immediately if you have severe abdominal pain; chest pain or shortness of breath; seizures; a new unexplained fever or high fever; excess bruising or bleeding; confusion or mood changes; or a combination or symptoms, such as severe headache, stiff neck, and fever.

Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, providing physical therapy, and using seizure medications as needed.

This can cause symptoms such as memory loss, inability to focus, depression, fatigue, seizures and more.

They were dying after suffering plenty of vaccine reaction symptoms within days of their DPT shot, symptoms like high fever; sudden collapse; hours of persistent crying or high pitched screaming with arching of the back that can be a sign of brain inflammation; severe diarrhea; redness, swelling and pain at the injection site and signs of seizures that too many pediatricians were blowing off as unimportant.

Symptoms experienced during detox from alcohol may be as mild as a headache or nausea, however some people experience severe delirium tremens (DTs) marked by seizures and / or hallucinations.

Toxicity Symptoms If there is an imbalance of phosphorus and calcium in the diet, toxicity symptoms such as seizures, heartbeat irregularities, shortness of breath and osteoporosis maySymptoms If there is an imbalance of phosphorus and calcium in the diet, toxicity symptoms such as seizures, heartbeat irregularities, shortness of breath and osteoporosis maysymptoms such as seizures, heartbeat irregularities, shortness of breath and osteoporosis may result.

If you have trouble focusing, feel fatigued, or notice any strange neurological symptoms that can't be explained otherwise (such as seizures or migraines), an elimination protocol is a good practice to rule out gluten as the cause.

We recommend senior testing for all senior pets as well as any pet who is exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms: weight loss or gain, increased thirst or urination, lethargy, vomiting / diarrhea, poor hair coat, coughing, seizures, unusual behavior, or overall decline in condition.

Other symptoms, such as seizures or vomiting, are treated if they appear.

Hypoglycemia results in symptoms such as weakness, lethargy, drooling, loss of coordination, and even seizures, coma, or death.

According to the Pet Poison Hotline, signs of caffeine poisoning in canines range from milder symptoms such as restlessness and vomiting to severe symptoms like seizures.

Sometimes a dog will not have any signs of a primary infection in the lungs, such as coughing, but will only develop symptoms of disseminated disease, e.g., lameness, seizures.

If your cat has consumed too much salt, they may begin to exhibit symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, extreme thirst, low energy, poor coordination or stumbling, swelling, loss of appetite, tremors, or seizures.

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• Symptoms: Signs of antifreeze poisoning are mainly «drunken» behavior, such as wobbly walking, nausea / vomiting, seizure and coma.

Rarely, migrating heartworm larvae get «lost» and end up in unusual sites, such as the eye, brain, or an artery in the leg, which results in unusual symptoms such as blindness, seizures, and lameness, but normally, until the larvae mature and congregate inside the heart, they produce no symptoms or signs of illness.

Symptoms of Disseminated Valley Fever include the symptoms of Primary Pulmonary with or without the cough as well as any of the following: Lameness of or swelling on one or more legs, back or neck pain, seizures, ataxia (stumbling or seeming dizzy), skin abscesses that don't heal with traditional antibiotics, eye cloudiness or pain and / or abdominSymptoms of Disseminated Valley Fever include the symptoms of Primary Pulmonary with or without the cough as well as any of the following: Lameness of or swelling on one or more legs, back or neck pain, seizures, ataxia (stumbling or seeming dizzy), skin abscesses that don't heal with traditional antibiotics, eye cloudiness or pain and / or abdominsymptoms of Primary Pulmonary with or without the cough as well as any of the following: Lameness of or swelling on one or more legs, back or neck pain, seizures, ataxia (stumbling or seeming dizzy), skin abscesses that don't heal with traditional antibiotics, eye cloudiness or pain and / or abdominal pain.

If the hypoglycemia persists, it could result in a medical emergency, particularly if you see severe symptoms such as seizure and collapse.

However, it is most definitely an alert as the dogs typically give their handlers 15 - 30 minutes of warning prior to the seizure presenting in symptoms.

It will be too late when you see the first signs of symptoms such as seizures and constant loss of balance.

Any infected wounds are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and medication can be prescribed if symptoms worsen, such as in the case of seizures.

Unfortunately, dogs whose disease has progressed to include central nervous system signs, such as seizures, disorientation, behavioral changes and / or gait abnormalities, have a guarded to grave prognosis and may die suddenly within hours of the onset of their neurological symptoms.

The other problem is that the symptoms you are describing differ slightly from a «typical» seizure, as you have already surmised.

Other signs, though less common and certainly attributable to different disorders, might include neurological symptoms such as behavioral changes (including, at worst, unprovoked aggression), head tilting, circling such as in tail chasing or appearing to search for a good spot to lie down in but never getting there), what appears to be seizures, ataxia, and lack of control of facial muscles.

We do not train Guide Dogs for people who are blind, for seizure or diabetic alert / response, to anticipate or detect medical symptoms, for the primary benefits of emotional comfort, to recognize and / or manage undesirable human behavior, to provide supervision, navigation, or safety from environmental hazards, to respond aggressively, to provide personal protection or to assist with the management of mental illness (such as PTSD, etc.) as a primary condition.

Your cat needs emergency care if he shows life - threatening symptoms such as blood in the stool or vomit, labored breathing, seizures, paralysis or a yellow tint to his gums and eyes.

Shortly after the respiratory symptoms, however, more serious symptoms such as seizures will begin.

Watch for symptoms such as changes in behavior (confusion, disorientation), and other signs such as staggering, shivers, collapse and seizure.

However, the signs seen in them did match what you are seeing — lethargy, depression, seizures, as well as other symptoms, including paralysis and other severe CNS signs.

Methyl xanthine, which is found in dark chocolate and Baker's chocolate, is toxic to dogs and causes symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, and possible fatality.

Symptoms such as heart disease, renal issues, seizures and aggressive behavior are extremely rare.

Poor in those with severe signs symptoms such as heart arrhythmias, severe hypertension, collapse and seizures.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia can come on suddenly and include: loss of appetite, trembling, weakness, increased urination and thirst, cold - white gums (vs. warm, pink gums), behavioral changes, lack of energy, response time and coordination; as well as involuntary twitching, seizures and partial paralysis of hindquarters.