Epilepsy disease
Epilepsy causes recurring seizures. Seizures, caused by aberrant brain electrical activity, can impair many elements of a person's life.
Epilepsy basics:
Epilepsy: Seizures. Duration, intensity, and type vary. Generalised and localised seizures affect the brain differently.
Epilepsy causes vary. Genetics, brain traumas, infections, developmental abnormalities, stroke, and tumours can cause it.
Diagnosis: Epilepsy is diagnosed through a medical history, physical exam, and testing including EEG, MRI, and blood tests. These determine seizure type and aetiology.
Treatment: Antiepileptic drugs lessen seizure frequency and intensity. Surgery may eliminate the seizure-causing brain area. VNS, RNS, and ketogenic diet are other treatments.
Lifestyle: Epilepsy patients should take particular measures. Getting adequate sleep, avoiding stress, flashing lights, and certain meals, and taking drugs as prescribed may help. Epilepsy patients should also educate their loved ones on how to handle seizures.
Living with Epilepsy: Epilepsy can affect a person's ability to drive, work, and participate in certain activities. Many epileptics live fulfilling lives with proper care and assistance. Epilepsy support groups and counselling can help families cope and learn.
Epilepsy patients should collaborate with epilepsy specialists to create a customised treatment plan and address any issues.
