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Convulsions

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Convulsions

ID 3713

Involuntary rapid contraction and relaxation of body muscles. A convulsion is caused by a short burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

3

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

8

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