Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder marked by recurring unprovoked seizures, stemming from abnormal brain electrical activity. These seizures vary in form and can have elusive causes, like genetics or brain injuries.
Symptoms depend on seizure type:
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic where person can loss consciousness, stiffening, and rhythmic jerking.
- Absence is brief lapses in awareness, mostly common in children.
- Complex Partial is altered consciousness and automatisms.
- Simple Partial affects movements and emotions.
- And Auras have unusual sensations before seizures.
Seizures may lead to confusion, memory loss, and fatigue. Not all seizures signal epilepsy; thorough healthcare evaluation is crucial.
Epilepsy treatment aims to control seizures with medications, surgery, or alternatives like Vagus Nerve Stimulation. Lifestyle changes, like the Ketogenic Diet, can help. Management involves adherence to treatment, identifying triggers, exercise, diet, hydration, sleep, and consulting with your doctor. Early diagnosis and collaborative care improve the quality of life for those with epilepsy.
