Question
What are the common causes of generalized seizures?
Answer
Common causes of generalized seizures include epilepsy, high fever convulsions, tetany (hypocalcemic convulsions), hysterical seizures, and overbreathing syndrome. Treatment should be targeted at the underlying cause, such as further investigation for hypocalcemia and exclusion of organic diseases. For occasional episodes caused by autonomic nervous disorder, medication is generally not required.