What causes seizures right after birth?

April 28, 2022

The underlying causes of neonatal seizures vary. They include:

Lack of oxygen before or during birth;
Infection acquired before or after birth;
Stroke before or after birth;
Blood clot or bleeding in the brain;
Birth defects;
Chemical imbalances;
Metabolic disorders;
Drug withdrawal.

About half of babies who experience seizures after birth will develop epilepsy later in life.

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What causes seizures right after birth?

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