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Epilepsy is a common disease of the brain, usually associated with seizures; which may or may not present with convulsions.
It is a neurological condition characterized by an alteration in the brain activity of a person.
Epilepsy is not sex-related as it can affect males, females, and even children.
Some factors are believed to just trigger epilepsy, and some others are direct causes
Many people who are genetically predisposed to some diseases tend to have a higher chance of epilepsy.
If a parent, sibling or relative has epilepsy, there is a slight chance of developing epilepsy as well. Other predisposing diseases may include; neurofibromatosis (growth of tumours in the brain), Tuberous sclerosis (growth of tumours in the brain, skin, heart and kidney), etc.
This refers to epilepsy that occurs with no known cause. Sometimes, when epilepsy is thought to be idiopathic, it may not be so.
However, a certain percentage of idiopathic cases still exist. They make up over 70 per cent of epilepsy cases.
Meningitis – Inflammation of the meninges of the brain, and encephalitis – inflammation of the brain itself may also cause epilepsy.
Brain damage that occurs before or after birth may cause epilepsy.
While the majority of epilepsy cases remain idiopathic, some triggers include
The physician takes note of the following before diagnosing epilepsy
These signs, however, indicate the possible chances of someone having epilepsy.
Electroencephalographies, MRI of the brain, CT scans and neuroimaging studies may recommended by the physician to aid investigations.
How do I know if someone is having a Seizure?
The following symptoms may help you identify someone having a seizure
Contrary to myths and some opinions, anyone can come down with epilepsy just like any other disease.
Epilepsy is treatable and patients should be given optimum care and support.
Treatment may include medications as prescribed by the physician alongside therapies that help the lifestyle of the patient.
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