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EPILEPSY
SYMPTOMS
Seizures episodes of abnormal mental or muscular activity are the basic indicator of epilepsy. They vary widely:
Staring straight ahead and lapsing into complete immobility for a few seconds characterize a petit mal seizure.
Loss of consciousness, rhythmic jerking motions, and incontinence are among the signs of a grand mal seizer, which may last up to 30 minutes.
Repetitive lip smacking, aimless fiddling movements and a sense of detachment from surrounding may indicate a temporal lobe seizer.
Rhythmic twitching of a hand, a foot, or the face, often followed by a period of weakness or paralysis, indicates a Jacksonian seizure.
Convulsions in an already ill child three months to three years old, resulting from a sudden climb in fever, indicate a febrile seizure.
WHAT IS EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is an elusive neurological disorder with a broad range of symptoms, widely differing degrees of severity, and much mystery about why it strikes. In all cases, however, it results from electrical storms in the brain erratic discharging by neurons. The electrical misfiring of brain cells procedures epilepsy’s characteristic seizures, which may occur infrequently or in rapid succession. While every case of epilepsy is distinct, a standardized classification scheme has been developed into two main types: generalized and partial. Within these categories, seizures are further identified according to the pattern of the attack. The two most common forms of seizure are both of the general type: a petit mal seizure, which may include such symptoms as swallowing motions or staring, and can recur many times in a day; and a grand mal seizure, which may begin with a cry, a loss of consciousness, and a fall, followed by rigidity, then jerking motions, a period of confusion, and sometimes deep sleep. Among the partial types are temporal lobe seizure, which may be preceded by a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort, sensory hallucination, and distorted perceptions such as déjà vu; and jacksonian seizures, with spread to the whole body. The first signs of epilepsy are usually seen in childhood or adolescence. Very young children with high fevers may have convulsions, but this is not true epilepsy, and such seizures generally disappear after the age of three.
CAUSES
Most cases of epilepsy are of unknown origin. Sometimes, however, a genetic basis is indicated, and other cases may be traceable to birth trauma, lead poisoning, congenital brain infection, head injury, alcohol or drug addiction, or the effects of organ disease. Triggers for the attacks also vary widely among the factors that can bring on attacks are certain chemical or foods, sleep deprivation, stress, flashing lights, menstruation, some prescriptions and over the counter medications, and possibly oral contraceptives.
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST PROCEDURES
An electroencephalogram performed on a sleep deprived individual can reveal abnormal brain waves characteristics of epilepsy, and imaging tests such as an MRI or CT scan identify physical trauma that may be causing seizures.
TREATMENT
Epilepsy can often be well controlled by medication. A recommended precaution for epileptics is to wear a Medic Alert bracelet so that other people can quickly recognize what is happening during a seizure and lend effective assistance.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
In the great majority of cases, seizures can be reduced in frequency and severity or eliminated altogether with regular medication; side effects vary, but most are mild. Anticonvulsants commonly prescribed include Phonation, Phenobarbital, Vlproic acid, Crbamazepine, and Gabapentin.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Self medication should never be practiced in place of a doctor’s care, and your doctor should be aware of all separate treatments to avoid any drug incompatibility. There is no substitute for the benefits of prescribed drug therapy.
HOMEOPATHY
You may want to consider consulting a homeopath If conventional prescription drugs are not completely controlling seizures. Homeopathic remedies can serve as an effective adjunct to conventional drugs, but don’t expect results overnight; the homeopathic will advise you on how long it will be before treatment begin to work.
MIND / BODY MEDICINE
Electroencephalogram biofeedback may be effective in helping epileptics alter their brain waves to prevent seizures. With guidance, they learn to control their own brain waves by watching them on a computer screen.
OSTEOPATHY
When epilepsy appears to have resulted from a physical injury, cranial osteopathy or cranio sacral therapy may help; consult an osteopath.
AT HOME REMEDIES
• Regularly practice biofeedback techniques, learned from a trainer, to ward off epileptic attacks.
• Make sure you get ample sleep; too little can increase the likelihood of seizures.
PREVENTION
Identify and watch for particular foods, environments, or physical and emotional signs that precede attacks. It’s not uncommon, for example, to feel annoyed or elated several hours prior to a grand mal seizure, and immediately before the attack, to become aware of a warning “aura” perhaps a taste or smell; this warning may allow you to lie down in time to avoid falling. In cases where the aura is smell, some people are able to fight off seizers by sniffing a strong odour, such as garlic or roses. When the preliminary signs include depression, irritability, or headache, an extra dose of medication may help prevent an attack. In the case of a jacksonian seizures, firmly squeezing the muscles around those that are twitching can sometimes halt the attack.
EPILEPSY
SYMPTOMS
Seizures episodes of abnormal mental or muscular activity are the basic indicator of epilepsy. They vary widely:
Staring straight ahead and lapsing into complete immobility for a few seconds characterize a petit mal seizure.
Loss of consciousness, rhythmic jerking motions, and incontinence are among the signs of a grand mal seizer, which may last up to 30 minutes.
Repetitive lip smacking, aimless fiddling movements and a sense of detachment from surrounding may indicate a temporal lobe seizer.
Rhythmic twitching of a hand, a foot, or the face, often followed by a period of weakness or paralysis, indicates a Jacksonian seizure.
Convulsions in an already ill child three months to three years old, resulting from a sudden climb in fever, indicate a febrile seizure.
WHAT IS EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is an elusive neurological disorder with a broad range of symptoms, widely differing degrees of severity, and much mystery about why it strikes. In all cases, however, it results from electrical storms in the brain erratic discharging by neurons. The electrical misfiring of brain cells procedures epilepsy’s characteristic seizures, which may occur infrequently or in rapid succession. While every case of epilepsy is distinct, a standardized classification scheme has been developed into two main types: generalized and partial. Within these categories, seizures are further identified according to the pattern of the attack. The two most common forms of seizure are both of the general type: a petit mal seizure, which may include such symptoms as swallowing motions or staring, and can recur many times in a day; and a grand mal seizure, which may begin with a cry, a loss of consciousness, and a fall, followed by rigidity, then jerking motions, a period of confusion, and sometimes deep sleep. Among the partial types are temporal lobe seizure, which may be preceded by a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort, sensory hallucination, and distorted perceptions such as déjà vu; and jacksonian seizures, with spread to the whole body. The first signs of epilepsy are usually seen in childhood or adolescence. Very young children with high fevers may have convulsions, but this is not true epilepsy, and such seizures generally disappear after the age of three.
CAUSES
Most cases of epilepsy are of unknown origin. Sometimes, however, a genetic basis is indicated, and other cases may be traceable to birth trauma, lead poisoning, congenital brain infection, head injury, alcohol or drug addiction, or the effects of organ disease. Triggers for the attacks also vary widely among the factors that can bring on attacks are certain chemical or foods, sleep deprivation, stress, flashing lights, menstruation, some prescriptions and over the counter medications, and possibly oral contraceptives.
DIAGNOSTIC AND TEST PROCEDURES
An electroencephalogram performed on a sleep deprived individual can reveal abnormal brain waves characteristics of epilepsy, and imaging tests such as an MRI or CT scan identify physical trauma that may be causing seizures.
TREATMENT
Epilepsy can often be well controlled by medication. A recommended precaution for epileptics is to wear a Medic Alert bracelet so that other people can quickly recognize what is happening during a seizure and lend effective assistance.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
In the great majority of cases, seizures can be reduced in frequency and severity or eliminated altogether with regular medication; side effects vary, but most are mild. Anticonvulsants commonly prescribed include Phonation, Phenobarbital, Vlproic acid, Crbamazepine, and Gabapentin.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Self medication should never be practiced in place of a doctor’s care, and your doctor should be aware of all separate treatments to avoid any drug incompatibility. There is no substitute for the benefits of prescribed drug therapy.
HOMEOPATHY
You may want to consider consulting a homeopath If conventional prescription drugs are not completely controlling seizures. Homeopathic remedies can serve as an effective adjunct to conventional drugs, but don’t expect results overnight; the homeopathic will advise you on how long it will be before treatment begin to work.
MIND / BODY MEDICINE
Electroencephalogram biofeedback may be effective in helping epileptics alter their brain waves to prevent seizures. With guidance, they learn to control their own brain waves by watching them on a computer screen.
OSTEOPATHY
When epilepsy appears to have resulted from a physical injury, cranial osteopathy or cranio sacral therapy may help; consult an osteopath.
AT HOME REMEDIES
• Regularly practice biofeedback techniques, learned from a trainer, to ward off epileptic attacks.
• Make sure you get ample sleep; too little can increase the likelihood of seizures.
PREVENTION
Identify and watch for particular foods, environments, or physical and emotional signs that precede attacks. It’s not uncommon, for example, to feel annoyed or elated several hours prior to a grand mal seizure, and immediately before the attack, to become aware of a warning “aura” perhaps a taste or smell; this warning may allow you to lie down in time to avoid falling. In cases where the aura is smell, some people are able to fight off seizers by sniffing a strong odour, such as garlic or roses. When the preliminary signs include depression, irritability, or headache, an extra dose of medication may help prevent an attack. In the case of a jacksonian seizures, firmly squeezing the muscles around those that are twitching can sometimes halt the attack.
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