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How do you prevent epilepsy?
You can't prevent the disease of existing if you already have it, but you can take medicine to prevent seizures :-D Hope the answer was satisfying :-)
What is the neurotransmitter that causes epilepsy?
Epilepsy is primarily associated with imbalances in neurotransmitters, particularly gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps prevent excessive neuronal firing, while glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that can promote seizures when its activity is overly heightened. In epilepsy, dysfunction in GABAergic inhibition or excessive glutamatergic excitation can lead to the hyperexcitability of neurons, resulting in seizures.
What is the purpose of anticonvulsant drugs?
Anticonvulsants are a class of drugs indicated for the treatment of various types of seizures associated with seizure disorders such as epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
What would happen if you took twp types of benzos?
Used to treat muscle spasm and certain types of epilepsy as they can prevent seizures.
Are there ways to prevent epilepsy?
There are many causes for epilepsy so in theory anyone can get it. A brain injury sustained in an accident could be one reason. So it is hard to prevent someone having accidents. In terms of someone who has epilepsy preventing their seizures, then taking medication and avoiding things that can trigger their particular seizures will help prevent them having their seizures. Even doing these things doesn't 100% guarantee that a person won't have a seizure as sometimes it is difficult to avoid things that may cause their seizures, like stress. There are so many causes and triggers for epilepsy and each person is different, so what works for one person may not work for another person or may even be totally irrelevant to another person as their seizures are caused by something else. For example it is commonly believed that flashing lights cause seizures. That is only for about 3% to 5% of people who have epilepsy. So for most people with epilepsy it is not necessary to keep away from flashing lights, as it has no affect on them.
What happens if you get pregnant while having epilepsy?
There is no simple answer to that. Epilepsy comes in many forms, and seizures can be of different types. Some seizures would be very minor and not cause any problems. People who get severe seizures could be different. A woman who has epilepsy and is considering having a baby should talk to a doctor. There is also the factor of medication. Most people with epilepsy are taking medication. So for any given individual, this question can really only be answered by their doctor.
What is dilautin?
Did you mean "Dilantin"? Dilantin is a brand name for the medication phenytoin, which is used to control seizures. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain to prevent seizures. It is commonly prescribed for epilepsy and certain types of seizures.
What is the classification of phenytoin?
Phenytoin is classified as an anticonvulsant medication, specifically a sodium channel blocker. It is commonly used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures.
What is convulsive reaction?
A convulsive reaction is a sudden and uncontrollable shaking or jerking movement of the body caused by a burst of electrical activity in the brain. This can be associated with conditions like epilepsy or seizures. Treatment may involve medication to manage symptoms and prevent future episodes.
How can marijuana prevent epilepsy?
Marijuana cannot prevent Epilepsy. There are all sorts of reasons for and forms of and levels of severity of Epilepsy, so no one thing can cure or prevent all forms of Epilepsy.
What are the symptoms of epilepsy in Pomeranians?
Epilepsy is a catch-all "diagnosis" that is defined by the primary problem: recurrent seizures of unknown source. Therefore, what you would see in a Pomerian is multiple seizures (possible muscle spasms, falling over, convulsions, inability to walk or eat/drink normally, unresponsiveness, etc). Your veterinarian will perform a workup including looking for trauma to the brain and skull, looking for signs of infection in or around the brain and looking for other causes of seizures such as electrolyte imbalances. If none of these are found and your Pomerian has more than one of these seizures, your veterinarian is likely to diagnose epilepsy and start treatment. The treatment will be required for the rest of the dog's life and will not prevent all seizures.
How is epilepsy treated?
It depends on which type you have. There are 2 types, focal and generalized. The first thing a neurologist will try is medication. If that does not control the seizures then there are other alternatives. With focal seizures, there is a device called VNS (vagus nerve stimulator). In order for this to be an option, the seizures must be proceeded by an aura (warning). There is also surgery. To be a candidate for epilepsy surgery, the trigger point of the seizure must be in safely removable location. Away from memory, motor skills, vision, etc. Surgery is performed to decrease or eliminate seizures. If it only decreases the seizures, medication is now likely to have a positive effect . The sooner it is done, the better the outcome will be. Generalized seizures (grand mal) unfortunately cannot be completely eliminated with surgery, but they can be decreased. Because these seizures come from more than one area of the brain, it is impossible to eliminate them. Incisions can be made at the trigger points to help decrease seizure activity and prevent spreading.
