Anti-: Prefix generally meaning against, opposite or opposing, and contrary.. In medicine, anti-often connotes counteracting or effective against as in antibacterial, anti-infective, and antiviral. Sometimes medical terms containing anti-take on new meanings as has occurred with antibiotic and antibody.
1 Epilepsy is also associated with a variety of developmental and metabolic disorders. 2  Other causes include head injury, prenatal injury, and poisoning.  Triggers for seizures include lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, stress, or hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle.
What Causes Seizures in Dialysis Patients. It is a common symptom that patients suffer from seizure in dialysis. Seizures often occur during dialysis or shortly after the dialysis procedure. Seizures are symptoms of brain problem, and they are caused by sudden, abnormal electrical activities in the brain. What are the reasons that cause seizures in dialysis patients? There are some main factors. 1. Electrolyte disorders, such as hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyponatremia and hypernatremia.