Epilepsy

Question 1

What is epilepsy?

Answer 1

a condition that affects the brain, causing repeated seizures. There are many different types - some last for a limited time, but for most it is life-long.

Question 2

When is epilepsy diagnosed?

Answer 2

Anyone can have a one-off seizure, but it doesn’t always mean they have epilepsy. People are usually only diagnosed with epilepsy if their doctor thinks there’s a high chance, they could have more seizures.

Question 3

What is a seizure?

Answer 3

results from a transient, uncontrolled electrical discharge across the cerebral cortex

Question 4

Classification of seizures?

Answer 4

partial or generalised. Further classified as simple or complex.

Question 5

Common types of seizures?

Answer 5

Absence
Myoclonic
Tonic
Tonic-clonic
Aura
Jacksonian
Psychomotor

Question 6

Possible eye/vision changes due to epilepsy?

Answer 6

Rapid eye blinking
Staring
Eye deviation
Visual field loss
Visual hallucinations

Question 7

How is epilepsy treated?

Answer 7

No cure.
Medications - many diff types. trial and error until you find the right one.
Dietary therapy - nutritional therapy in combo with meds. Keto diet commonly used.
Devices - sends a signal to nervous system to prevent seizures.
Surgery - removes section of the brain that causes the seizures.