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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Grand Mal Seizure?
I have hadone Grand-Mal Seizure (no reason was given to me at the hospital). I was 64 at the time. My daughter has had two, she is in her early 40 s. Is this hereidity and should would be one an anti-seizure medication to prevent any reoccurances.
Fri, 12 Jul 2019
Hi,
It is possible that there is a hereditary aspect of the presence of seizures. In general, if there is no identifiable cause that can be changed (eg electrolytes normal, no acute illness, no mass), then medication is started You should discuss this with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is possible that there is a hereditary aspect of the presence of seizures. In general, if there is no identifiable cause that can be changed (eg electrolytes normal, no acute illness, no mass), then medication is started You should discuss this with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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