Epilepsy Flashcards
What is Epilepsy characterized as?
Either sudden loss of consciousness, falling down and fitting, eyes rolling back of head and convulsions
What is usually the first symptom someone will experience before a seizure?
An “aura” that is marked by dizziness, sudden fatigue or depression sensation in chest
True or False: The aetiology of epilepsy is fear and fright and dysfunction of liver not regulating smooth flow of qi?
True
During a seizure a patient may experience dizziness, suffocation, and pressure sensation in the chest and this will be characterized as?
Upward rebellion of wind phlegm
After a seizure the patient may experience lethargy or listlessness and is characterized as?
Vital qi being consumed by seizure
What is affected when the patient has a loss of appetite and profuse sputum?
Spleen yang deficiency
