Epilepsy

Recurrent, inexplicable convulsions are a hallmark of the neurological condition epilepsy. Temporary and involuntary shifts in behavior, consciousness, movement, or feeling can be brought on by seizures, which are aberrant electrical discharges in the brain. These convulsions can range in severity from scarcely perceptible to completely incapacitating.
- Epilepsy can have several causes, some of which are inherited, some of which are environmental, and the rest of which include brain damage, infection, developmental abnormalities, and other neurological illnesses. Seizures are not always caused by epilepsy; for example, high temperature, low blood sugar, or drug withdrawal can all cause seizures.
- Depending on the frequency and intensity of seizures, epilepsy can have a significant impact on daily life for people of all ages and walks of life. Electroencephalography (EEG) and brain imaging are two of the diagnostic techniques used in conjunction with a patient's medical history and physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis. Antiepileptic drugs are commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy to assist regulate seizure activity and lessen the impact of attacks. Treatment options may also include surgical procedures.
Although epilepsy can be difficult to manage, with the help of their doctors and loved ones, many people with the condition are able to live happy, fulfilling lives despite the condition.