Most epilepsies are classified as idiopathic, symptomatic, or provoked, according to the predominant cause. The causes of epilepsy differ by age. In children and adolescents, epilepsy is more often genetically determined; causes depend on the age of onset and whether cognitive impairment is present....
What is schizophrenia classified as? What is comorbid bipolar disorder? What is psychotic personality disorder? What symptoms do all dissociative disorders share? Distinguish between delirium and dementia. What type of schizophrenia causes the person to become rigid and unable to move? (a) Disorganized...
A sudden strong emotion, such as joy, sadness, fear, or anger Unpleasant smells What are the different types of epilepsy? Seizures are classified into two main groups, including: Generalized seizures: Affects widespread areas throughout the brain. Tonic: Associated with muscle stiffness or rigidit...
Autism is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), which is part of a broad spectrum of developmental disorders affecting young children and adults. There are numerous theories and studies about the cause of autism. The treatment model for autism is an educational program that is ...
Any disorder of the nervous system is classified as a neurological disorder. The brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles are the parts commonly affected by neurological disorders....
In discussing epilepsy, doctors often refer to seizure types, epilepsy types, and epilepsy syndromes. Seizure type is classified based on the initial manifestation of the seizure as generalized, focal, or unknown, depending on the extent of the seizure’s activity in the brain. There are many ...
Wakix (pitolisant) is classified as a histamine-3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist. The way Wakix works is not completely understood. However, it seems to affect histamine-3 (H3) receptors in the brain, which might help improve EDS and cataplexy. ...
Epilepsyis a condition of the brain that can lead to seizures. The disorder is a common nervous system disorder that affects a large portion of the U.S. population. However, some infections such as fungal meningitis have been shown to lead to symptoms of epilepsy. ...
In discussing epilepsy, doctors often refer to seizure types, epilepsy types, and epilepsy syndromes. Seizure type is classified based on the initial manifestation of the seizure as generalized, focal, or unknown, depending on the extent of the seizure’s activity in the brain. ...
What are the treatments for temporal lobe epilepsy? Caffeine is classified as which of the following \\ a. narcotic b. stimulant c. depressant d. hallucinogen Psychoactive drugs are O drugs that speed up activity in the central nervous system. O drugs capable of influencing thinking, perception...