Seizures
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Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, sensations, or consciousness. They can be a one-time event due to a trigger (like high fever or low blood sugar) or part of a chronic condition like epilepsy. Seizures vary widely in severity and type, and proper diagnosis is key to effective management.
- Uncontrolled jerking or twitching movements
- Staring spells or unresponsiveness
- Temporary confusion or disorientation
- Loss of consciousness or awareness
- Sudden feelings of fear, déjà vu, or tingling sensations
- Lip smacking or repetitive movements
- Antiseizure medications: To reduce or prevent seizure activity
- Ketogenic diet: Sometimes used in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Surgical intervention: For cases involving brain abnormalities or tumors
- Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) or responsive neurostimulation (RNS)
- Lifestyle changes: Avoiding triggers, maintaining sleep and medication routines
- Epilepsy
- Head trauma or brain injury
- Stroke or brain tumor
- Infections like meningitis or encephalitis
- High fever (especially in children)
- Low blood sugar or electrolyte imbalance
- Alcohol or drug withdrawal
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Symptoms
- Uncontrolled jerking or twitching movements
- Staring spells or unresponsiveness
- Temporary confusion or disorientation
- Loss of consciousness or awareness
- Sudden feelings of fear, déjà vu, or tingling sensations
- Lip smacking or repetitive movements
Causes
- Epilepsy
- Head trauma or brain injury
- Stroke or brain tumor
- Infections like meningitis or encephalitis
- High fever (especially in children)
- Low blood sugar or electrolyte imbalance
- Alcohol or drug withdrawal
Treatments
- Antiseizure medications: To reduce or prevent seizure activity
- Ketogenic diet: Sometimes used in children with hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Surgical intervention: For cases involving brain abnormalities or tumors
- Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) or responsive neurostimulation (RNS)
- Lifestyle changes: Avoiding triggers, maintaining sleep and medication routines
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