Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by random and recurring seizures of varying intensity. A seizure is a medical episode that happens when there’s a temporary problem with the brain’s electric messaging or signaling. The most common symptoms are loss of consciousness and ...
What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy is achronic brain disordercharacterized by recurring seizures. Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled surges of electrical activity in thebrain, which can cause various symptoms. The exact cause of epilepsy can vary, but it often results from brain injuries or gene...
Why do People have Seizures and Epilepsy: What is the Cause?doi:10.36648/JCNB.21.1.01Shivarani ManthenaiMedPub
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...
Just as the name suggests, this is a type of epilepsy where people have both generalized and focal seizures. Unknown if Generalized or Focal Epilepsy Sometimes, doctors are sure that a person has epilepsy, but they don't know whether the seizures are focal or generalized. This can happen if...
Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, is a medical condition that produces seizures. A seizure usually involves convulsions and sometimes leads to loss of consciousness. What causes seizures? Seizures occur due to a malfunction of the brain's electrical system. Some seizures are caused by brain diseases,...
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 epilepsy. Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and can affect people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. A seizure can ...
Recording the "epilepsy waves" is helpful because it confirms the diagnosis and may identify the type of seizure disorder, but it is not necessary for diagnosis and treatment. What Other Information Is Used To Diagnose Seizures? Making a diagnosis of seizures does not depend only on the ...
Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a person has repeated seizures. There are three main types of epilepsy: symptomatic...
CNS infections may cause epileptic seizures during the acute phase of the disease and this is associated in most cases with increased mortality and morbidity, including sub sequent epilepsy. Subsequent epilepsy is a longterm complication and is possible to occur even 20 years after the infection. ...