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Why is the severing of the corpus callosum used to treat some cases of epilepsy?
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∙ 15y ago
A corpus callostomy is done to keep seizure activity from spreading from one hemisphere of the brain to the other, reducing the severity and number of seizures a patient may experience.
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Why do you only use half your brain?
The brain is divided into two hemispheres, each responsible for different functions. Both sides work together and communicate through the corpus callosum. In some cases, such as in split-brain patients who have had the corpus callosum severed, each hemisphere may act somewhat independently.
What are the demographics of epilepsy?
Epilepsy affects 1-2% of the population of the United States. epilepsy is as common in adults over 60 as in children under 10. One in every two cases develops before the age of 25. About 125,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year.
How do you stop attacking by epilepsy?
By proper medication, or extreme cases surgery.
Can ecstasy cause epilepsy?
Taking of some drugs to an excessive amount can cause damage to the brain and result in Epilepsy. Such cases have been known.
Any special herb for epilepsy?
The causes of epilepsy are wide and varied. There is no single method of treatment that can be used in all cases, whether you are talking in medical terms or alternative medicine or diet etc. So there is no special herb for epilepsy.
Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
According to the U.S. Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended when the public safety requires it in cases of rebellion or invasion.
Is there any way epilepsy can be treated?
The standard treatment for epilepsy is medication. Because epilepsy has many variations and because each individual who has it experiences it in different ways, the kinds and doses of medication will vary widely. Each individual needs to consult their doctor to find the treatment that suits them best. Often it takes time to find the most suitable treatment. In very extreme cases, surgery is used as a treatment for epilepsy, but it must be stressed that it is in extreme cases. In other cases, epilepsy will clear itself. So for example many children grow out of epilepsy as they get older or someone who started getting seizures as a result of a head injury may find that the seizures will lessen or disappear as they recover.
What has the author John Andree written?
John Andree has written: 'Cases of the epilepsy, hysteric fits, and St. Vitus's dance' 'Cases of the epilepsy, hysteric fits, and St. Vitus Dance, with the process of cure: interspersed with practical observations. To which are added cases of the bite of mad creatures, ... By John Andree, M.D. ..'
Who has the right to suspend habeas corpus?
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.
Can aspirin cause epilepsy?
It does not actually cause epilepsy. Aspirin, in some cases, can increase the unwanted side effects of seizure medicines or increase seizures by changing the level of medication in the blood of a person who has epilepsy. Generally however it is regarded as being safe in terms of epilepsy. You should be careful about giving it to children.
What affects the prognosis for those with agenesis of the corpus callosum?
The prognosis for ACC varies according to the presence and severity of associated problems such as microcephaly (small head), seizures, cerebral palsy, and cerebral dysgenesis.
When can the right of habeas corpus be suspended?
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.
