Causes of seizures stratified by age-group: Approximately 30% of those with a seizure will have a positive family history. Infant (0-2 years) Perinatal hypoxia and ischaemia Intracranial birth injury Acute infection Metabolic disturbances hypoglycaemia hypocalcaemia hypomagnesaemia pyridoxine deficiency hyponatremia congenital malformations genetic disorders Child (2-12 years) idiopathic acute infection – meningitis / encephalitis trauma febrile … Continue reading Aetiological Classification of Seizures