EPILEPSY

                                           EPILEPSY

                               

Epilepsy is a neurological Disorder generally characterised as epileptic seizures. These epileptic seizures can vary from a short span of time to a very long period. The actual reason of seizures is unknown, but is expected to be caused due to brain injury, brain stroke, brain tumour, brain infection or due to some defect in the brain at the time of birth. Genetic mutations and abnormal neuronal activity are also result of epilepsy. Epilepsy is considered to be long term recur able seizure’s. Epilepsy can be caused by genetic, congenital, or developmental conditions which is more common among younger people, while brain tumours and strokes is mostly seen among older people.

Diagnosis:

The diagnosis of epilepsy is done by the careful observation of the seizures its recurrent behaviour and causes of seizure. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is used for the diagnosis of epilepsy which is used to study the abnormal patterns of the brain waves. Neuroimaging (CT scan or MRI) is also used to study the structure of the brain.

Treating of epilepsy:

·         Recognize seizure symptoms

·         Make a seizure response plan

·         Apply first aid to the person undergoing a seizure

·         Protect the person suffering from seizure from accident

·         Call emergency services if necessary

Managing Epilepsy by medication:

·         Talk to your doctor about how you'll treat your epilepsy

·         Consider Vagus Nerve Stimulation

·         Change your diet

·         Talk to your doctor about surgical options

Epilepsy is usually treated with daily medication once a seizure has occurred, self-management, following special diet, implantation of a neurostimulator, or neurosurgery is really helpful to treat epilepsy.