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Overview
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness.
Symptoms
Temporary Confusion, uncontrolled jerking movement of the arms and legs, loss of consciousness or awareness.
Causes
Genetic Influence, head trauma, stroke, brain tumor, infectious diseases, prenatal injury, developmental disorders.
Diagnosis
Patient history, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan.
Prevention
Getting adequate sleep, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and learning stress management and relaxation techniques.
Treatment
AEDs (Antiepileptic drugs)
Everyday Life
Concerns may arise, such as how seizures may affect family life, relationships, school, work, or recreation. Also, having a lot of seizures and taking seizure medications may affect how people think, and feel, and their ability to cope with the effects of epilepsy.
