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What is seizure in human brain?
In everyone's brain there is constant electrical activity happening. A seizure is caused when there is an abnormal pattern or disruption in this activity. You could almost say it is like an electrical storm in the brain. There are many reasons for this.
What causes convulsions?
Convulsions/seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. For a bit of background, the brain is part of the central nervous system, which controls and 'instructs' the body on what to do. The brain sends these instructions out using electrical impulses and signals. If the brain becomes confused, for whatever reason, the electrical impulses may begin to send abnormal impulses to the wrong places and via the incorrect neurons. This causes the body to get confused and results in abnormal twitching and convulsing. People with a medical condition called epilepsy have an abnormal brain electrical activity giving rise to epileptic seizures. Seizures/convulsions can also be caused by a brain tumour or another nervous system disorder. It is vital every seizure is reported to your medical practitioner. If the seizure last for longer than normal, or if it is your first seizure, seek urgent medical assistance or phone for an emergency ambulance.
What is an EEG of the brain?
An EEG is an electroencephalogram which is a device that measures brain activity. If there any problems in the brain they can be seen on an EEG. The brain produces electrical impulses and there are different patterns of impulses. It is this different patterns that are measured with and EEG that can show doctors what might be wrong.
Which nervous tissue cells are involved in epilepsy?
Parts of the brain (a nervous tissue) are involved in epilepsy. Some damage of some kind causes the the brain to "fire" irregularly. There are many kinds of epilepsy, see the link below for more information:
What is the purpose of topiramate?
Topiramate is thought to decrease and balance the abnormal electrical activity within the brain that may trigger seizures.
Whatpathological factors causes epilepsy?
An epileptic seizure is the transient occurrence of signs or symptoms due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to a disturbance of consciousness, behavior, emotion, motor function or sensation. Epilepsy is not a single diagnosis but is a symptom with many underlying causes.
What condition involves abnormal electrical impulses of the brain?
Seizures involve abnormal electrical impulses of the brain. There are likely other conditions related to abnormal electrical impulses. For instance, people who get migraines often show abnormalities on EEG as well.
How are brain impulses transmitted when seizure activity occurs?
During seizure activity, abnormal electrical impulses in the brain cause excessive, uncontrolled firing of neurons. This leads to a cascade of hyperexcitability spreading through the brain, resulting in seizures. The transmission of these electrical impulses can disrupt normal brain function and cause the characteristic symptoms of a seizure.
What is an seizure that involves the entire body?
It is called a Grand Mal seizure. It is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is characterized by violent muscle contractions and unconsciousness.
Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain cause?
Abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain can cause seizures, which are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. These abnormal impulses can also lead to conditions such as epilepsy, where a person experiences recurrent seizures. Identifying and managing these abnormal electrical activities is crucial in treating such conditions.
What does the word epilepsy mean?
a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
What causes the seizures of epilepsy?
The seizures of epilepsy are due to unregulated spreading of electrical activity from one part of the brain to other parts.
