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Epilepsy

Epilepsy. By: JC. About epilepsy. A Brain disorder where you would have continued seizures over time There are many different types of seizures that can affect people in different ways Epilepsy is a lifelong problem that can affect people in many different ways

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Epilepsy

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  1. Epilepsy • By: JC

  2. About epilepsy • A Brain disorder where you would have continued seizures over time • There are many different types of seizures that can affect people in different ways • Epilepsy is a lifelong problem that can affect people in many different ways • The more you learn about epilepsy....The stronger you'll be because you would know some symptoms and signs

  3. Epilepsy in the brain • It is a disorder of the central nervous system in and near the brain • Nerves throughout the body function like telephone lines. Letting the brain to communicate with every part of the body using electrical signals • A seizure occurs when the brain's nerve cells misfires and generates a sudden, uncontrolled forse of electrical activity in the brain • In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms have a tendency to become imbalanced which results in seizures

  4. Some types of Seizures and Epilepsy • Primary generalized seizures- They begin with a a lot of electrical discharges that involves both sides of the brain at once. • Partial seizures- They begin with an electrical discharge in one specific area of the brain. • One type of epilepsy is juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE) they might have a few episodes per day. It normally happens between 10-17 years of age. You can treat it with using the proper medication.

  5. Diagnosis • There are many other disorders that can cause changes in behavior and can be confused with epilepsy • the information given to the doctor about your seizure and or your other health care professionals by you or other witnesses. And is extremely important

  6. Seizures • Seizures are episodes of disturbed brain activity that causes changes in behavior or attention • Your Eyes are normally open when it is happening • You May not appear to be breathing (sometimes) • You might Have Heavy breathing after episode • When you Return to conscious, it will normally happen a few moments after an episode (seizure) • After a general seizure people would most likely be confused • You have smaller seizures when you are younger • Repetitive blinking or other small movements would be present during a seizure

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