Epilepsy

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Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures (convulsions) over the time. Seizures are episodes of disturbed brain electrical activity that cause changes in attention or behavior.

Types

• Partial
• Generalized

Beginning

Epilepsy can affect anyone. There are more chances if a family history of seizures or epilepsy exists. There is no one specific cause or cure for Epilepsy.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have simple staring spells, while others have violent shaking and loss of alertness.

Diagnosis

• Detail Clinical Neurological Examination by Neurologist is a must in case of Epilepsy
• EEG (Electro Encephalo Gram) done to check the electrical activity in the brain. The brain may appear normal after a seizure or between seizures
• Patient may need to stay in the hospital where brain activity can be monitored on video cameras through Video EEG
• Head CT or MRI Brain with epilepsy protocol

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