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The corpus callosum is what triggers the epilepsy, it allows information to be shared between the two hemispheres. This part of the brain is also what brings the two sides of the brain together. the corpus callosum has been very important in psychological studies. People with epilepsy have had this removed which made it so there brain was "divided". They feel like they are living in two different bodys. The left hemisphere is what "talks" and the right one helps them express. For example, if they look at a screen with two words the word clap on the left and laugh on the right) and they are asked what the screen says, they would say "clap" but they would laugh while saying it. They wont know why they laughed they will make an excuse like "you guys are funny" or something.
Another example is if they see a picture of a woman on the phone, and are asked what they see, they will say woman. But they cant expres what they are doing. But they are able to write it down with their left hand as, "woman talking on the phone." Since the right side of the brain (the expressive side) controls the left hand, therefore they are able to express what she is doing, she just cant say it out loud.
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Where in the brain does epilepsy occur?
Epilepsy is located in the brain. It depends on which type of seizures you have and the cause as to where it is comming from. Focal (simple and complex partial) seizures come from a single area of the brain. Generalized seizures come from multiple areas of the brain.
What parts of the body is affected if you have epilepsy?
The brain is the only area affected by Epilepsy. As the brain controls many other parts of the body, other things can then be indirectly affected, like the nervous system, which is why shaking is sometimes associated with epilepsy. Seizures affect different people in different ways, so not everyone shakes when they have a seizure.
What part of the brain evokes epilepsy?
It could come from any part. As an example, if someone had a small injury on some part of their brain, that could disrupt normal electrical activity occasionally which can cause a seizure.
What happens when your brain swells?
When the brain swells it can come in direct contact with a person's skull. The pressure can cause paralysis for the patient.
What is an olfactory aura significance with epilepsy?
An aura is really the very beginning of a seizure and occurs in a very tiny area of the brain. This spot is called the focus and can occur anywhere on the brain but will correspond with where the seizures come from, often an area that has been injured and has scar tissue. Depending on where that focus is will determine how the seizure will manifest itself. An olfactory aura would indicate that the seizure is starting in the area of the brain that controls the sensation and memory of smell. For safe, reliable information on epilepsy and seizures check out the website epilepsyfoundation.org
At which age does epilepsy start?
From epilepsy.com The overall life expectancy of people who have epilepsy is the same as for anybody else if they are otherwise pretty healthy. Some people whose epilepsy is caused by things like a stroke or a brain tumor may die sooner from those conditions, of course. ------------ Injuries sometimes come along with Uncontrolled Seizures. The average life span would be shorter in those cases.
Where do your thoughts come from?
From your brain. From your brain.
Do paralyzed people have seizures?
Someone who is paralysed could also happen to have epilepsy and if they did, then they could have seizures. Seizures come in many forms, not just the stereotypical idea of people shaking. A seizure is caused by an increased amount of electrical activity in the brain. The fact that someone is incapable of moving by themselves will not have any effect on whether there can be a disruption of electrical activity in their brain. So paralysed people can have seizures
If a pregnant mother has epilepsy will her baby get it too?
There is a genetic component to epilepsy, but it is not guaranteed that a baby will inherit the condition from their mother. The risk of a baby developing epilepsy may be slightly increased if the mother has epilepsy, but it is not a definitive outcome. It is important for the mother to work closely with healthcare providers to manage her epilepsy during pregnancy.
What happens to your ability to sleep when you die?
When a person dies, their ability to sleep ceases completely as the brain and body functions come to a permanent stop.
What is the answer to the brain teaser come come come come?
come forward
Does blood come from your brain?
No blood does not come from the brain. It comes from the heart. It is pumped and some is sent to the brain and other parts of the body.
