Seizure
A seizure is when an
electrical discharge happens suddenly in your brain. This occurs from a problem
in brain cells that can lead to changes in what you feel and how you act. It
can also cause symptoms like muscle spasms, limb twitches, and loss of
consciousness.
A seizure refers to a
one-time event. If you have more than one seizure, then your doctor may
diagnose the condition as a larger disorder. The Epilepsy Researchers reports
that once you have a single seizure with no obvious cause, then you have about
a 50 percent chance of having another seizure. The second seizure often occurs
within half a year of the first one.
Causes
Under normal
circumstances, your brain cells use electrical activity to communicate through
neurons transmitting information. Seizures happen when brain cells behave
abnormally, causing neurons to misfire and send the wrong signals.
According to the Researchers,
the cause of this abnormal brain cell response is unclear in about 50 percent
of people who have a seizure. But certain conditions may lead to seizures.
These include:
·
Alzheimer’s disease/dementia
·
heart problems like stroke or heart
attack
·
injury to your head or brain (including
before birth)
·
lupus
·
meningitis
Researchers believe
that certain genes can also cause seizures, as well as some conditions that you
may have from birth.
Types
Seizures can be
classified into two primary types: partial and generalized.
Partial seizures: Partial seizures begin in a limited part of
your brain. If they originate on one side of your brain and spread to other
areas, they are called simple partial seizures. If they begin in an area of
your brain that affects consciousness, they are called complex partial
seizures.
Generalized seizures: Generalized seizures begin on both sides of
your brain at the same time. Because they spread quickly, it can be impossible
to tell where they’ve originated. This makes certain kinds of treatments more
difficult.
Treatments
·
Medicines
·
Surgery
·
Diet Changes
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