Epilepsy is a disorder that affects the neurological or central nervous system of and causes abnormal brain activity leading to sudden seizures, unusual behavior, loss of sensation, etc. Epilepsy may strike any person. Males and females of different races, ages, and cultural origins can develop epilepsy.
It could be challenging to identify a minor seizure. You could be awake during it, which might last a few seconds. Spasms and uncontrolled muscular twitches might result from more severe seizures. They may cause confusion or unconsciousness and last from a few seconds to many minutes. You might not remember having a seizure afterward.
Loss of awareness and control of bowel or bladder function can accompany epileptic episodes. Seizures are caused by excessive electrical discharges in brain cells.
There are many areas of the brain where such discharges can occur.The severity and duration of seizures can range from minor attention lapses or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions. Every day can be a seizure day, ranging from once a year to many times a day.
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General seizure: This type of seizure affects your entire brain.
Focal seizure: This type of seizure only affects a part of your brain.
Genetics:Some forms of epilepsy run in families and are classified by the sort of seizure you have or the area of the brain that is affected. There most likely is a genetic component in these circumstances.
Head injury:Epilepsy may arise after head trauma from a vehicle accident or another traumatic event.
Brain abnormalities: Epilepsy can be brought on by abnormalities in the brain, such as brain tumors or vascular anomalies, including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and cavernous malformations. The primary cause of epilepsy in persons over 35 is stroke.
Prenatal injury: Babies are vulnerable to brain injury before birth, which can be brought on by a number of things, including a mother's illness, inadequate nourishment, or oxygen deprivation. These factors can also cause seizures.
Developmental disorder: Epilepsies can also be caused by developmental disorders like autism.
Temporary Confusion
A Staring Spells
Rigid Muscles
Jerky, uncontrollable arm, and leg motions
Loss of awareness or consciousness
The type of seizure determines the specific symptoms. The symptoms will be cosistent and stable from episode to episode since, in most situations, a person with epilepsy tends to experience the same sort of seizure every time.
Reduce the severity of seizures or stop them altogether
There should be a reduction in seizures and their frequency
In the event that medication fails, control seizures
Treatment of severe side effects associated with epilepsy medications
Keeping the brain from spreading seizures
Treat seizures caused by scar tissue, brain tumors, birth defects, or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
EEG – (Electroencephalogram)
An electrode is attached to the surface of the brain and records electrical activity. A special machine records brain waves. The electrodes are placed all over the scalp and you are asked to lie down quietly and sleep for 15 to 20 minutes. The electrodes record electrical activity in different parts of the brain. Approximately 30 to 40 minutes are required for the entire test. Being painless, it is non-invasive. Epilepsy can be diagnosed by an EEG depending on whether it is generalized epilepsy or partial epilepsy.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan
An X-ray is used to obtain a cross-sectional image of your brain during a CT scan. An MRI or CT scan can reveal abnormalities in the structure of your brain, such as tumors, bleeding, and cysts, which could be causing your seizures.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
You can see your brain in detail with an MRI using powerful magnets and radio waves. Epilepsy may be caused by brain lesions or abnormalities that your doctor can detect.
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