What is Epilepsy? What causes the condition?
Epilepsy is most commonly called as a “seizure disorder”. Seizures are the result of non-normal activity in the brain. The seizures that result from epilepsy can be bad for your overall health. There are a wide range of seizure types and they are different for each person. The causes of Epilepsy might include disease, poisoning, head injury, or a brain tumor. Sadly, most cases of Epilepsy do not have a known cause. According to the Mayo Clinic, around 50% of patients with Epilepsy do not know the cause of their condition. Individuals are diagnosed with the condition after having at least two seizures that seem not to have any clear medical cause.
But wait, explain it to me more PLEASE!!
For those people out there who want to know more about the science behind Epilepsy, I found a great handout that gives you a bit more information. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but leave any messages if you have questions or want me to explain further! Always ask questions. Your body will thank you and so will your mind.
In case the writing is too small, the original link is included below the image to help you get a better view.
handout taken from: http://www.medicalexhibits.com/plagaty/9867-1.jpg
But wait, explain it to me more PLEASE!!
For those people out there who want to know more about the science behind Epilepsy, I found a great handout that gives you a bit more information. It can be a little overwhelming at first, but leave any messages if you have questions or want me to explain further! Always ask questions. Your body will thank you and so will your mind.
In case the writing is too small, the original link is included below the image to help you get a better view.
handout taken from: http://www.medicalexhibits.com/plagaty/9867-1.jpg
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of Epilepsy are most commonly associated with the experience of seizures. Some of the clearest symptoms, as defined by the Mayo Clinic, are psychic symptoms, loss of awareness or consciousness, jerking motions of arms and legs, staring spells, or short moments of confusion.
What can I expect in the long run with Epilepsy?
Unfortunately, individuals with Epilepsy are more likely to experience other health risks. Some of the most common areas that are affected by this condition are injury, illness, thinking, memory, sleep, mood and behavior. Keeping a careful eye out for which areas are most affected can help stop long term damage. It can also help to identify the best path of treatment for the future.
Where can I look to get more information?
The following URL’s provide excellent information on Epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management:
The image below shows the brain waves most people have. The image next to it shows the brain waves of people with epilepsy.
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How my son survived epilepsy.
ReplyDeleteMy son at the age of 13 suffered from terrible seizures as a result of the terrible condition called epilepsy according to EEG results and this was very humiliating and life threatening because he was continuously on life support drugs and medicines but none seemed to cure all they did was revive him and the seizure kept coming to him this lasted for 8 more years. The last time he had seizure in may last year i was called where i worked that my son had a terrible seizure, he was also revived from that but that day i wept. I was fortunate enough to explain my ordeal to a friend who invited Dr. Joseph who came and started treating my son with his medicine at our house for two months and in 3 months the seizure never happened again they were gone and even up till now he is very fine without any epileptic symptoms. Today he is 22 and i believe he has been cured. I think Epilepsy has a cure simply try to reach the doctor on (josephalberteo@gmail.com) for more information about his treatment process or how to get his medicine. Do not give up on yourself, i hope my son's story motivates you.