Epilepsy Flashcards
Epilepsy
What might it look like?
5 Points
- altered consciousness
- LOC
- foaming at mouth
- eyes rolling in back of head
- violent involentary movements
Epilepsy:
Red Flags
A seizure is a medical emergency if:
- it is the persons first seizure
- seizure lasts longer than 5 min
- multiple seizures occur in short period
- person stops breathig
- occurs in water
- person sustains injury during seizure
Western Medical:
What are the 2 basic types of seizures?
- Epileptic (disorder from birth)
- Non epileptic
What can cause Non Epilectic seizure?
4 points
- alcohol withdrawl
- head injury
- stroke
- tumor
Epilepsy:
Etiology
5 Points
- constitutional
- emotional disturbance
- improper diet
- stress / over strain
- trauma
What are the 4 organ commonly affected in Epilepsy?
Liver
KD
Heart
SP
If a yin / yang disterbance can occur and affect normal Qi movement, Phlegm can accumulate and obstruct the channels and orifices.
Is a single seizure considered epilipsy?
NO
When is epilepsy considered a chronic brain disorder?
When recurrent seizures are unprovoked and occur > 24hours apart.
If single seizure lasts less than 5 min, is hospitialization mandatory?
NO
First Aid for Seizure
3 points
- Keep yourself safe
- Keep patient safe (protect head)
- Turn on side to keep airway clear
Epilepsy:
Yang Patterns
2 points
- Obstruction by Wind-Phlegm
- Internal profusion of Phlegm FIre
Etiology
Yin Patterns
2 points
- LR and KD Yin XU
- SP and ST Qi XU
What is the KEY Point for Epilepsy?
Yaoqi
2 cun above tip of the coccyx, in depression between the sacral horns.
What point is most commonly used for daytime seizures?
BL 62
Yang Qiao Mai