epilepsy Flashcards

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pathophysiology

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shift in the balance between the inhibitory and the excitatory neurotransmission

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epidemiology

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more common in young children and older people.

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causes

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  • a stroke.
  • a brain tumour.
  • a severe head injury.
  • drug abuse or alcohol misuse.
  • a brain infection.
  • a lack of oxygen during birth.
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symptoms

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  • Temporary confusion.
  • A staring spell.
  • Stiff muscles.
  • Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs.
  • Loss of consciousness or awareness.
  • Psychological symptoms such as fear, anxiety or deja vu.
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treatment

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  • medicines called anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
  • surgery to remove a small part of the brain that’s causing the seizures.
  • a procedure to put a small electrical device inside the body that can help control seizures.
  • a special diet (ketogenic diet) that can help control seizures
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