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Epilepsy
It comes from a Greek word meaning 'to hold or seize,' and seizures are what happen to people with epilepsy. Two or more seizures must occur before a person can receive the diagnosis of epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder. It's not uncommon for children to have a single seizure, and an estimated 5 percent to 10 percent of the population will experience a seizure at some time in their life. Seizures occur when there's a sudden change in the normal way your brain cells communicate through electrical signals. During a seizure, some brain cells send abnormal signals, which stop other cells from working properly. This abnormality may cause temporary changes in sensation, behavior, movement or consciousness. The onset of epilepsy is most common during childhood and after age 65, but the condition can occur at any age. Treatments may be able to leave you free of seizures, or at least reduce their frequency and intensity. The Types of Epilepsy are It usually depends on the area of the brain affected by abnormal electrical activity.
Classification I) Primary Generalized Seizures
II) Partial Seizures
III) Unclassified seizures. It affect the most It usually develops in children or young adults. Gender is not a significant factor. Epilepsy progress Recurrent episodes of altered cerebral function associated with paroxysmal excessive discharge of cerebral neurons. Causes of Epilepsy Usually the underlying causes of epilepsy are not clear.
Epilepsy > next > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
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