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Yes, a seizure can cause death. But while possible, this is a rare occurrence. Talk to your doctor if you feel that your current anti-seizure therapy isn’t working.
It is possible to die from a seizure. This can be due to seizures that cause difficulty breathing or changes to heart rate, but can also occur due to injuries sustained during a seizure. While seizures can be life threatening, the risk of dying can be relatively low with effective diagnosis and treatment.
Seizures can be fatal, but dying from a seizure is uncommon. Epilepsy is a group of conditions in which people have seizures. However, a person without epilepsy can also have a seizure....
Rarely, a single seizure causes death. This is called sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Seizures that aren't managed well and other factors play a role in the risk of SUDEP.
Seizure triggers don't cause epilepsy, but they may trigger seizures in people who have epilepsy. Most people with epilepsy don't have reliable triggers that always cause a seizure. However, they often can identify factors that make it easier to have a seizure.
How frequent and severe a person’s seizures are affects their risk for dying. People with seizures with no known cause may die only 2 years earlier than expected. People with seizures with a known cause may die 10 years earlier than expected.
There are a number of reasons why someone with epilepsy may die of SUDEP: 1. Breathing problems—a seizure may cause a person to have pauses in breathing, called apnea. If these pauses last too long, it can reduce the oxygen in the blood. Someone can also suffocate if the airway is covered or obstructed.
Status epilepticus is a life-threatening medical emergency because it can cause brain damage or even death. Seizures and mental health. Seizures can significantly impact your mental health. It’s also common to have symptoms of anxiety and depression with seizures.
Each year, more than 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP. This is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures. The person with epilepsy is often found dead in bed and doesn't appear to have had a convulsive seizure.
Epilepsy. Risks and Complications of Seizures. By Brandon Peters, MD. Updated on February 23, 2022. Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD. Print. Table of Contents. What Are Seizures? Status Epilepticus. SUDEP. Associated Risks. Treatment. Seizures are sudden, uncontrollable electrical disturbances in the brain.