Abstract
Generalized convulsive status epilepticus is a neurological emergency and defined as a generalized tonic/clonic motor activity (seizure) which continues for more than five minutes or series of seizures which occur without regaining function in between. Common causes for Generalized convulsive status epilepticus are structural brain injury like head injury, stroke, brain tumor, or cerebral anoxia. Noncompliance with antiepileptic medications or rapid withdrawal due to poor absorption from acute illness like diarrhea or vomiting is another common cause, withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines in patients who consume these chemicals daily is a well-known cause for GCSE.
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