Seizuresare a risk following head trauma.
Also calledtraumatic brain injury, head trauma can range from mild (such as a concussion) to severe.
Severe injuries have a higher chance of causing a seizure.
Most of the time, it happens within the first few days or weeks after the accident.
However, for a smaller percentage of the head injury population, seizures can start months or years later.
This article explains how traumatic brain injury increases the risk of seizures, even those with mild symptoms.
It will help you to know more about what to expect if and when seizures occur.
Penetrating injuries, such as gunshot wounds, have a high likelihood of leading to seizures.
This can lead toaspirating(inhaling) stomach contents into the lungs, which can be fatal.
Other illnesses not related to head trauma can also increase seizure risk.
Not getting enough sleep and being stressed lower the seizure threshold.
Gunshot wounds, in particular, can lead to seizures and an epilepsy diagnosis after head injury.
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