European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background: Since ancient times, seizures have affected individuals worldwide. Up to 10% of the population will have a seizure in their lifetime, most often in early childhood and late adulthood. Adult seizures have a distinct aetiology than childhood seizures and require special attention. Head trauma, CNS infections, space-occupying lesions, cerebrovascular accident, metabolic diseases, and medications are possible causes of adult-onset seizures