upon", and the Greek word Leptos meaning "seizure"” (Nordqvist, 2015). Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which there is a disturbance in the electrical activity in the brain which can then result in periods of convulsions, or unconsciousness. Epilepsy is commonly thought of as a seizure disorder, and can also cause different types of seizures. To begin, the first category of seizures are focal seizures, also known as partial seizures. Focal seizures are distinguished by abnormal activity in
Effects Valium has on Seizures My sister is a victim of a disease called Rett Syndrome which causes her to have intense seizures. She is seventeen now and has had seizures her whole life. Having faced these for many years now, my parents have been through lots of different types of medications to help treat and control her seizures. The newest type of medication is Valium and so I though that I would take this opportunity to learn more about it and its effect on seizures. First off, it is
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
this seizure was due to his past history of epilepsy, but because of the patients altered conscious state the paramedics had to consider and rule out other possible causes for his convolutions. Seizures can be caused by many factors. For paramedics, determining the cause is far less important then managing the complications that can be caused by the seizure and to recognize whether the seizure is reversible with treatment. This assessment depends on the patients conscious state post seizure (postictal)
chronic disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures and sudden changes in electrical brain function. Epilepsy is defined by Goodman as “a chronic disorder of various causes characterized by recurrent seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation , epilepsy is the fourth most common neurologic disease in the immediately after Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular accident. Epilepsy is characterized by seizures but the presence of seizures is not always indicative of a diagnosis of epilepsy
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
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
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
What exactly is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition of the nervous system where seizures happen frequently that effect a person's awareness, movements, and, obviously, the nervous system. Epileptic seizures happen when strong, rapid bursts of energy interrupt the normal electrical patterns of the brain. Then, the person experiences seizures, or uncontrollable shaking, because the brain cells are sending out such strong electrical signals. A normal brain contains billions of small electrical charges
symptoms include: • Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning • Seizures. Motor seizures, also called convulsions, are sudden involuntary movements of a person’s muscles. People may experience different types of seizures, including myclonic and tonic-clonic (grand mal). Certain drugs can help prevent or control them. The differences between these types of seizures are listed below: • Myclonic
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
issues with it his entire life. Although he does have a form of the neurological disorder and similar background, his situation is much more complicated than the exact diagnosis being JAE. Juvenile Absence Epilepsy is an epilepsy syndrome with absence seizures, or staring spells, during which the child is not aware. It can begin from later childhood years up through adolescence, usually being a life-long condition. The cause of the syndrome is predominantly genetic, rarely ever being simply acquired by
Autism spectrum disorder is complex in and of itself but that complexity is only compounded by the comorbid conditions that can come with it. Some of these include sensory processing disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and seizures. Understanding the disorder and its comorbid conditions is challenging yet important for parents, medical professionals, and educators. A common comorbidity of autism spectrum disorder is sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder is the breakdown
temporary bother of the electric stimulus in the brains. That means that something goes wrong in the brains, a kind of short circuit. An attack can express itself in several ways. The most well known insult is the tonic-clonic one. Most of the time the person who experiences a tonic-clonic insult, falls down on the ground with arms and legs showing spasm. All muscles relax, so the bladder as well. That can be very embarrassing for the person after the attack. Besides that, epilepsy is different for
An epileptic seizure is a brief episode of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain also know as brain discharge. Photosensitive epilepsy is the name for seizures triggered by information processed by the eyes. This is when seizures are triggered by certain rates of flashing lights or contrasting light or dark patterns. This information all passes through the eye into a part of the brain called the visual cortex. The visual cortex then sorts out
Epilepsy And The Blood Type Diet Are people with certain blood types more susceptible to chronic seizures than others? Can a simple diet reverse this medical condition? And why didn't anybody think of this before? There's a myriad of fad diets out these days: Atkins, the fruit juice diet, Russian Air Force diet, and the Zone to name a few. However, the most recent craze is, "The Blood Type Diet", based on the book, Eat Right 4 Your Type by Doctor Peter D'Adamo. The diet focuses on an individual's
of an epileptic seizure, which is called a tonic-clonic seizure. There are many other kinds of seizures, and each has different sets of signs and symptoms. During generalized seizures the whole brain is affected and the initial symptom is loss of consciousness. This category includes such seizures as absence seizure, myoclonic seizure, and atonic attack. Those seizures affect the whole body and brain of the patient, and are much more serious than partial or focal seizure, which only affects
causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behavior, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness” (Mayo clinic, 2013). Epilepsy is a general term for someone who has had two or more seizures. The most common cause of epilepsy usually involves some sort of injury to the brain. Epilepsy is a life threatening disease. The effect that each seizure has on the brain depends on the location in the brain, the extent of reach it has in the tissue, and the length of the seizure. A seizure
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
Emergency Medical Technician Research Paper INTRODUCTION: This paper is on epilepsy and seizures. The human brain is the source of all human epilepsy. (Steven C. Schachter, Patricia O. Shafer, Joseph I. Sirven, 2013) What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is sometimes referred to a seizure disorder, though not all seizures are related to epilepsy. According to the website Stony Brook Medicine, the reason a seizure occurs is because of an unexpected surge of electrical activity in the brain. (Stony Brook Medicine