Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the differential for epilepsy?
A
Non-epileptic attack disorder Panic attacks Hypoglycaemia Schizophrenia In children also consider temper tantrums and nightmares
2
Q
What are some complications of epilepsy?
A
Anxiety
Depressive disorders
Suicide risk increased 5x
3
Q
What is non-epileptic attack disorder?
A
Events resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characteristic electrical discharges
4
Q
What is the cause of NEAD?
A
Functional/nothing organic
Childhood trauma
5
Q
What are some symptoms of NEAD?
A
Seizures- generally grand mal but less severe
Loss of consciousness
Incontinence
6
Q
How do NEAD seizures differ to epileptic seizures?
A
Less severe
7
Q
What treatment doesn’t work in NEAD?
A
Antiepileptics
8
Q
How do you treat NEAD?
A
Psychotherapy- CBT
