seizurepseudoseizurepsychogenic seizureconversion disorderdiagnosislabelsBackground: There are numerous terms to describe seizure-like episodes not explained by disease—for example pseudoseizures, psychogenic seizures and non-epileptic attack disorder. Debates about which is best to use tend to centre around...
How is a recurrent seizure treated? You may need seizure medicine if you do not already take it. If you currently take seizure medicine, the dose or type of medicine may need be changed. Recurrent seizures may occur if you do not take antiseizure medicine as directed. Surgery may be neede...
What is epilepsy? Epilepsy, also called seizure disorder, is a group of neurological conditions characterized by recurrent seizure episodes. A seizure is a strong surge in the electrical activity of the brain. When a person suffers from two or more unprovoked seizures, they are diagnosed with ep...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes cycles of rapid mood and behavior changes. High moods are called mania. Low moods are called depression. Sometimes you will feel manic and sometimes you will feel depressed. Episodes of mania or depression may last 1 to 2 weeks or longer. You...
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In these cases, MRI might be helpful to distinguish between a progressive brain tumour and radiation injury. Less common is the pseudo-response, which occurs with specific treatment affecting the pathological vessels of the tumour. In pseudo-response the contrast enhancement decreases in the tumour ...
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EEG.An electroencephalogram measures your brain waves. Your neurologist will put electrodes, which are small metal discs, on your scalp. This will help your doctor look at your brain activity to see if your pain is from a brain disorder, brain damage, brain dysfunction, or sleep issues. ...
Non-epileptic attack disorder (NEAD) is characterized by episodes of altered experience and reduced self-control that superficially resemble epileptic seizures or other paroxysmal disorders but are not associated with physiological abnormalities sufficient to explain the subjective and objective seizure manifest...
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. It is also called a seizure disorder. A seizure means an abnormal area in your brain sometimes sends bursts of electrical activity. A seizure may start in one part of your brain, or both sides may be affected. Depending on the type of ...