Diseases and Conditions
Grand mal seizure
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
Risk factors for grand mal seizures include:
- A family history of seizure disorders
- Any injury to the brain from trauma, a stroke, previous infection and other causes
- Sleep deprivation
- Medical problems that affect electrolyte balance
- Illicit drug use
- Heavy alcohol use
