Epilepsy
Epilepsy or seizures is really common. some traditions specially in the middle east will prevent patients from declaring their affection with seizures, however, in modern practice epileptic seizures are much easier controlled than many other diseases and illness.
what dose epilepsy mean?
Epilepsy means that the brain at some instances wil discharge higher electrical impulses than normal that may cause a different spectrum of symptoms starting from just headache and ending in complete jerky movements asociated with loss of conciousness.
Why dose abnormal electric activity or epilepsy occurs?
The causes of abnormal electrical discarge are numerous, however the most comprehensive classification is as follows:
1) Idiopathic which means without known cause 40%
2) structural surgical lesions like brain tumors, arterial venous malformations etc
3) post traumatic, infections or infarctions
4) medical conditions like organ failures, electrolite disturbances
5) medications and substance abuse
1) Idiopathic which means without known cause 40%
2) structural surgical lesions like brain tumors, arterial venous malformations etc
3) post traumatic, infections or infarctions
4) medical conditions like organ failures, electrolite disturbances
5) medications and substance abuse
How is epilepsy treated?
Patients with epilepsy should receive professional consultations
The strategy of treating epileptic patients lies within the following:
Identification of an underlying cause if any because that might warrant other treatments like surgery
full control of seizures which allows the patient to lead a normal life
follow up medications to avoid any possible drug induced side effects
The strategy of treating epileptic patients lies within the following:
Identification of an underlying cause if any because that might warrant other treatments like surgery
full control of seizures which allows the patient to lead a normal life
follow up medications to avoid any possible drug induced side effects
