Details of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.

• Temporary confusion
• A spell of staring
• Uncontrollably jerky movements of the arms and legs
• Loss of consciousness or awareness
• Psychic symptoms such as fear, anxiety or déjà vu

• Genetic influence
• Head trauma
• Brain conditions
• Infectious diseases
• Prenatal injury
• Developmental disorders

• Neurological examination
• Blood tests
• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• High-densiry EEG
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Positron emission tomography (PET)
• Neuropsychological tests

Anti-epileptic medication helps most people, makes them seizure free. Others may take a combination of medications to decrease the frequency and intensity of their seizures. Many children are able to eventually discontinue medication and live seizure-free. Many adults can discontinue medication after two of more years without seizures. Doctor advises appropriate time to stop taking medicines. Finding the right combination and dosage can be a complex process.

Surgery may also be an option if medication fails where a surgeon removes the area of your brain that's causing seizures. Apart from medication and surgeries, therapies are another option for treatment.

• Falling
• Drowning
• Car accidents
• Pregnancy complications
• Emotional heath issues