disorder that affects the brain causing people to have seizures. A seizure is a big disruption of electrical communication between neurons, leading to the temporary release of excessive energy in a synchronized form Epilepsy is very unpredictable. Having a seizure disorder doesn't mean that you can only have one type of seizure. People can have many different types of seizures; it can vary on the person. In some cases depending on the type of seizures someone may have they can grow out of them. (“Epilepsy
attacks when the basal level of excitability of the nervous system rises above a certain critical threshold. As long as the degree of excitability is held below this threshold, no attack occurs. Basically, epilepsy can be classified into three major types: grand mal, petit mal, and focal or partial epilepsy. Grand mal epilepsy is characterized by extreme neuronal discharges in all areas of the brain: in the cortex, in the deeper parts of the cerebrum, and even in the brain stem and thalamus. Also
Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has two or more seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. Epilepsy is one of the oldest conditions of the human race. Epilepsy Awareness is important because Epilepsy is a widely misunderstood disorder. The reason that Epilepsy has been misunderstood has been mainly due to research not being conducted until the middle of the nineteenth century. There are six main types of seizures and many treatments that can assist an epileptic patient
diagnosed patient has recurring seizures. Under normal conditions, neurons in the brain discharge randomly. However, seizures happen when abnormal bursts of electricity are set off in the brain by neurons that discharge in a coordinated fashion. A seizure can have varied lengths; anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. In some circumstances, they may last for a lot longer. Symptoms of epilepsy The symptoms of epilepsy largely vary, depending on the type of seizure that the diagnosed person
that affects the nervous system."(2006) Epilepsy is also known as a seizure. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed after a person has had at least two seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition. The word Epilepsy comes from the Greek word for seizure. Seizures are the major symptoms of Epilepsy. The seizures can be related to brain injury or family history but, Epilepsy does not tell us about the cause of Epilepsy, what type they are, or how severe they are. People call any tendency to convulsion
recurring seizures. John Hughlings Jackson, who was a British neurologist, is very well known for his research on epilepsy. Hughlings Jackson observed his wife's epileptic seizures. He noted that all of her seizures followed the same pattern. They would start at one of her hands, move to her wrist, then her shoulder, then her face. They would finally affect the leg on the same side of her body, then stop. He went on to describe this form of epilepsy associated with localized convulsive seizures, now known
cases are reported one third of which are children (Carson 7). U.S. doctors have found at least twenty different types of seizures to be in existence (Carson 11). Even though there are many ways to diagnose and treat Epilepsy, there is not a current cure. Neurologist John Demster of Vancouver, Washington, said, “Epilepsy is defined as more than two unprovoked, recurrent seizures. Seizures are the result of abnormal surges in electrical signals inside the brain. Typically, the trillion neurons in the
predisposition to generate seizures and by its neurobiological, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences (Nandanavana et al., 2014). Epilepsy is the second most common and frequently encountered neurological condition that imposes heavy burden on individuals, families, and also on healthcare systems (Senthil Amudhan et al., 2015). International League against Epilepsy (ILAE 1993) defined Epilepsy a condition characterized by recurrent (two or more) epileptic seizures, unprovoked by any immediate
or more seizures that were not the result of an obvious cause, such as heart problems and low blood pressure. (Comprehensive Epilepsy Center). Epilepsy can be diagnosed in people of all ages, but is most common in children and the elderly. A person with epilepsy is in danger at all times because he or she never knows when an epileptic attack will occur. Epilepsy is a condition that negatively impacts an individual’s life through unpredictable seizures. In spite of unpredictable seizures people
How Seizures affect Brain Activity A seizure is a short occurrence of symptoms that is caused by a burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Customarily, a seizure lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. There are different types of seizures not just one. Depending on which part and how much of the brain is affected by the electrical disturbance will determine which type of seizure will occur. Experts divide seizures into five generalized seizures, these include: partial seizures, epileptic/non-epileptic
There are many people around the world who struggle with seizure; an estimated 3 million in the United States and 65 million people worldwide. Seizure is an attack that occurs in the brain when the electrical activity is abnormal. It can be a very scary situation because most of the patients don’t see it coming. It’s possible for it to occur at any place and at any time and the only thing to do is to hope that it doesn’t happen while the person is driving or in the shower or simply being alone at
Around 50 million people in this world have to deal with epilepsy everyday. That is not always easy and, besides that, not everything is known about it yet. There are several types of epilepsy, but what is the difference between them and what are they called? My sister has reflex epilepsy, and that is exactly why I have chosen this subject. I was really curious about what happens in her brains during an epileptic attack. Next to that, I know what I should do when my sister has an epileptic attack
is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures which are unprovoked by any immediately identifiable cause (Hopkins & Shorvon, 1995). It is also known as a seizure disorder. A wide range of links and risk factors are associated with the condition, but most of the time the cause is unknown. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting approximately two and half million people in the US and about 50 million worldwide. Though seizures can occur at any age, epilepsy is most commonly
Epilepsy Epilepsy, also called seizure disorder, chronic brain disorder that briefly interrupts the normal electrical activity of the brain to cause seizures, characterized by a variety of symptoms including uncontrolled movements of the body, disorientation or confusion, sudden fear, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy may result from a head injury, stroke, brain tumor, lead poisoning, genetic conditions, or severe infections like meningitis or encephalitis. In over 70 percent of cases no
a person to have a seizure. I will now explain three main concepts about epilepsy; the different types of epilepsy, what occurs during a
sleeping patterns, learning, attention, memory, concentration, emotional development, language development, and speech. Information regarding stimuli and electrical discharges that cause seizures are known to disturb connections between nerve cells which are essential to normal brain functions. Certain types of seizures may also harm development if they interrupt daily activities that are necessary in the learning standpoint. These functions are altered away from how they would be in a “normal person”
disorder of the central nervous system wherein abnormal brain activity causes seizures, unusual behavior, sensations, and loss of awareness. According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, there are 65 million people who have epilepsy worldwide. In the United States alone, there are 150,000 new cases of epilepsy every year. What are the symptoms of Epilepsy? The symptoms of epilepsy will vary depending on the type of seizure you experience. Symptoms can include temporary confusion, a staring spell
unprovoked seizures (Shorvon, 2009). Epilepsy starts in your brain, the brain is like a computer, it is made up of a mass of cells, called neurons, which connect to each other in very complicated ways (Routh, 2004). Electrical messages are constantly being passed from one neuron to another down nerves to the muscles in the body (Mair, 2004). If a person has epilepsy, these cells sometimes send a sudden, unexpected burst of electrical impulses, which causes a seizure (Routh, 2004). When the seizure finishes
Nervous System by causing seizures. An analysis of different types of Epilepsy, medication, and the future of Epilepsy will show that there are different types of Epilepsy and the different types of medication and how this affects the nervous system and causes someone to have seizures constantly. Epilepsy is a medical condition that triggers an electrical impulse in the nervous system and an area in the brain that causes seizures. There are five different types of Epilepsy and they are
increasingly self-conscious about it. The first seizure I ever had was in fourth grade. The doctors do not know what triggered the seizure, and I do not remember it. The students and teachers told me that I screamed and lost consciousness. Then I started jerking with muscle contractions. Later, the doctors told me I had epilepsy, specifically the type known as grand mal. Immediately, the doctors put me on some medications to prevent the seizures. They also gave my parents a bunch of packets of