Neurological Conditions
Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Serious
ICD-10: G40.509 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: बाहरी कारणों से मिर्गी · தமிழ்: வெளிப்புற காரணங்களால் ஒற்றை வலிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಾಹ್ಯ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದ ಒಂದು ಸೆಳೆತ · తెలుగు: బాహ్య కారణాల వల్ల ఒక మూర్ఛ · বাংলা: বাহ্যিক কারণে একটি খিঁচুনি · मराठी: बाह्य कारणाने एक फेफरा · ગુજરાતી: બાહ્ય કારણોથી એક વાર વાઈ
About this condition
This refers to seizures caused by external triggers such as head injury, high fever, drug reactions, or metabolic problems, where the person experiences isolated seizure episodes without entering status epilepticus. These seizures can usually be controlled with proper treatment of the underlying cause. Medical evaluation is important to identify and address the triggering factor.
Common symptoms
single seizure episode
convulsions
temporary loss of consciousness
jerking movements
confusion after seizure
muscle twitching
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | बाहरी कारणों से मिर्गी · एक दौरा · आकस्मिक दौरा · बाहरी कारक से मिर्गी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வெளிப்புற காரணங்களால் ஒற்றை வலிப்பு · தற்காலிக வலிப்பு · ஒரு முறை வலிப்பு · வெளிக்காரணி வலிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಾಹ್ಯ ಕಾರಣದಿಂದ ಒಂದು ಸೆಳೆತ · ತಾತ್ಕಾಲಿಕ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ · ಒಂದು ಬಾರಿ ಸೆಳೆತ · ಬಾಹ್ಯ ಕಾರಕ ಅಪಸ್ಮಾರ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | బాహ్య కారణాల వల్ల ఒక మూర్ఛ · తాత్కాలిక మూర్ఛ · ఒకసారి మూర్ఛ · బాహ్య కారక మూర్ఛలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বাহ্যিক কারণে একটি খিঁচুনি · অস্থায়ী মৃগীরোগ · একবার খিঁচুনি · বাহ্যিক কারকের খিঁচুনি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | बाह्य कारणाने एक फेफरा · तात्पुरते फेफरे · एकदा फेफरा · बाह्य घटक अपस्मार |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | બાહ્ય કારણોથી એક વાર વાઈ · અસ્થાયી વાઈ · એક વાર આંચકો · બાહ્ય કારક વાઈ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
single seizure episode, convulsions, temporary loss of consciousness, jerking movements, confusion after seizure, muscle twitching.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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