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 ...
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Epilepsyis a chronicdisorderthat means the same thing asseizure disorders. It’s known for its unpredictable and unprovoked seizures. It comes in a wide range of types and varies from person to person. The wordepilepsyitself doesn’t indicate anything about the cause or severity of someone’s ...
Barbara C JobstEpilepsy currentsJobst BC. What is a seizure? Insights from human single-neuron recordings. Epilepsy Currents 2012;12:135-137.
I have had epilepsy (diagnosed) since six, likely having minor seizures before this. I had a loss of oxygen at birth causing scar tissue on the brain, and my mother said before my first Tonic Clonic seizure (gran mal) I used to stare off in a trance. ...
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and tens of millions worldwide. It's important to know whatepilepsyis, how to recognize what happens during aseizure, and how to provide first aid when someone is having a...
What is a recurrent seizure? A seizure is an episode of abnormal brain activity. A seizure can cause jerky muscle movements, loss of consciousness, or confusion. Recurrent means you have a seizure more than once. The cause of your seizures may not be known. Some common triggers are alcohol...
If you had a seizure caused by epilepsy, your doctor will follow three steps to give you the right diagnosis. Figure out the types of seizures you had Based on the type of seizure, figure out the type of epilepsy you have Decide whether you have a specific epilepsy syndrome as well ...
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...
Refractory epilepsy is a seizure disorder that resists drug treatment. People most at risk for refractory epilepsy include those...