EPILEPSY

EPILEPSY

• A neurological disorder marked by
• Sudden recurrent episodes of
• Sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness
• Or convulsions, associated with abnormal
• Electrical activity in the brain.

SYMPTOMS: 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEIZURES

• Generalized Seizures:
• Crying or whimpering during a seizure
• Rhythmic movements that slow before stopping
• Loss of urine and confusion
• Typically eyes are open

PARTIAL OR FOCAL SEIZURES

• Only affects half of the brain
• Depending on what part of the brain it is effecting
• Depends on what part of your body is having
• The seizure.
• Example: your hand

PETIT MAL SEIZURES

• Impairment of consciousness
• Blank staring
• Repetitive blinking and small movements
• Can occur more then once a day

DIAGNOSIS TESTS

• EEG - tracks electrical signals from the brain
• Blood testing
• PET Scan - locating what part of the brain is having seizures
• Spinal tap/lumbar puncture - removing CSF

CAUSES OF EPILEPSY

• Head injury at all ages
• Low oxygen during birth
• Brain tumors or strokes
• Infections in the meninges or encelphatitis
• Genetic conditions - tuberousclerosis

1 IN EVERY 26 PEOPLE WILL GET EPILEPSY

TREATMENTS

• No cure
• Only medications for seizures

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