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Epilepsy

Epilepsy. Jackson Wolkins Health 7 Period 1 February 2013. What is Epilepsy?. Epilepsy is a condition in the brain that causes irregular electrical discharge. Epilepsy is characterized by periodic or sudden loss of consciousness, sometimes accompanied by convulsions.

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Epilepsy

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  1. Epilepsy Jackson Wolkins Health 7 Period 1 February 2013

  2. What is Epilepsy? • Epilepsy is a condition in the brain that causes irregular electrical discharge. Epilepsy is characterized by periodic or sudden loss of consciousness, sometimes accompanied by convulsions. • The majority of epilepsy cases are of unknown causes. Many epilepsy cases run in a family, others could be caused by damage from another brain disorder. http://ehealthmd.com/content/what-causes-epilepsy

  3. Epilepsy: General Information • About 2.5 Million people in the U.S. • Death by epileptic seizure is very uncommon, but possible. • The number of cases of epilepsy is not changing. • Young children are most common to get epilepsy, and people over the age of 55-60 are more likely to get it than children over 10. http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/faq.shtm http://www.epilepsy.com/101/ep101_who

  4. Causes & Risk Factors forEpilepsy • Not enough oxygen during birth • Head injuries or accidents during birth or youth • Brain Tumors • Genetic conditions that may cause head injuries • Stroke or other damage to the brain • Abnormal amounts of different substances in the body. http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes

  5. Preventing Epileptic Seizures • These things may help you reduce the chance of epileptic seizures: • Set a regular sleep schedule • Learn stress management techniques • Do not do drugs and avoid alcohol • Take all your prescribed medications • Avoid bright, flashing lights and other visual stimuli • Do not use TV or computers and avoid video games as much as you can. • Eat a healthy diet http://www.everydayhealth.com/epilepsy/preventing-epilepsy-seizures.aspx

  6. Symptoms of Epilepsy • Partial Seizures • Simple Partial Seizures • Complex Partial Seizures • Partial Seizures with Secondary Generalization. • Generalized Seizures: • Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures • Absence Seizures • Myoclonic Seizures • Atonic Seizures • Tonic Seizures http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/tc/epilepsy-symptoms

  7. Medical Tests • To diagnose seizures epileptic or non-epileptic, doctors may do a number of tests including: • Complete neurological and physical exam • An electroencephalogram, or EEG to measure electrical impulses in the brain • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, an MRI, to take images of the brain • Blood tests, to rule out other illnesses. • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) are other tests doctors may do. http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/diagnosing-epilepsy

  8. Treatment for Epilepsy • Medications used to treat epilepsy include: • Dilanton or Phyenytek • Phenobarbital • Tegretol or Carbatrol • Mysoline • Zarontin • Depakene • Depakote, Depakote ER • Valium, Tranxene, Klonopin • Felbatol • Fycompa • Gabitril

  9. Treatment for Epilepsy • Medications: • Keppra • Lamictal • Lyrica • Nuerontin • Oxteller XR • Topomax • Trileptal • Zonegram http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/treating-epilepsy

  10. Complications of Epilepsy • Some epilepsy cases are progressive, but most are not. • There is no actual cure for epilepsy, but there are different treatments or surgeries that can help or stop it. • Complications include broken bones and bruises, and other injuries from falls during seizures. http://www.ehow.com/about_4616037_there-cure-epilepsy.html http://epilepsy.about.com/od/complicationsofepilepsy/

  11. Normal and Epileptic Comparison The image compares normal electrical discharges to that of an epileptic brain. http://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/_E8vqQ--lvIQ/TDKCT1LkEUI/AAAAAAAAAFc/2sVtDr0iaGI/s1600/epilepsy.jpg

  12. Summary of Epilepsy • Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurring seizures, caused by abnormal discharges in the brain. • Epilepsy affects anybody, may be genetic or congenital, some are progressive, and there are many treatments available for epilepsy victims.

  13. Did You Know…. • Absence Seizures only last two to 15 seconds. • Many famous writers had epilepsy, including Edgar Allen Poe and Charles Dickens. • Before 400 B.C., people thought epilepsy was a curse for people with the gift of prophecy. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5121932_interesting-epilepsy.html

  14. Web Resources for Epilepsy • eHealthMD • http://ehealthmd.com/content/what-causes-epilepsy • Texas Department of State Health Services • http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/epilepsy/faq.shtm • Epilepsy.com • http://www.epilepsy.com/101/ep101_who • WebMD • http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes • http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/tc/epilepsy-symptoms • http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/diagnosing-epilepsy • http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/treating-epilepsy • Everyday Health • http://www.everydayhealth.com/epilepsy/preventing-epilepsy-seizures.aspx • Ehow.com • http://www.ehow.com/about_4616037_there-cure-epilepsy.html • http://www.ehow.com/facts_5121932_interesting-epilepsy.html • About.com • http://epilepsy.about.com/od/complicationsofepilepsy/ • Livingwellwithepilepsy.com • http://livingwellwithepilepsy.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/_E8vqQ--lvIQ/TDKCT1LkEUI/AAAAAAAAAFc/2sVtDr0iaGI/s1600/epilepsy.jpg

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