What are symptoms of a fit/seizure?
Seizures are caused by abnormal discharge of electrical activity in the brain. They are classified by the part of the brain they arise from, the outwards symptoms, and the underlying cause. Yes, unfortunately, seizures, when uncontrolled, may result in something known as Sudden Unexplained Death associated with Epilepsy, or SUDEP. Another potentially life threatening condition is Status Epilepticus, in which an individual has seizures continuously for more than five minutes, a condition which can cause permanent brain damage or even death, and is considered a medical emergency. Outwardly, seizures are sometimes characterized by abnormal movements or loss of muscle tone, including: uncontrollable twitching or jerking of the arms and legs, sudden loss of muscle tone, loss of consciousness, repetitive, meaningless behaviors like lip-smacking or eye twitching. Symptoms percieved by the individual having a seizure may include hallucinations, numbness in a body part, abnormal anxiety or aura
