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With regard to grand mal seizures, it usually only takes one or more to be disruptive enough to warrant seeking medical help. If you have more than one seizure, and you continue to have them, then you are usually diagnosed with epilepsy. Your doctor will start you on medication to see if that will keep them under control. 60 to 70 percent of people with epilepsy are able to keep it under control with medication. With the other 30 to 40 percent there are other alternatives.
Now, there are other forms of seizures that can often go undiagnosed. These are called the petit mal seizures. They generally take of the form of lapses of consciousness for a very short period of time (usually on the order of seconds). During this time, a person's expression will usually "freeze" into a blank expression or smile, they appear to be dazed, and then they return to normalcy a few seconds later. This form of seizure is often benign and short-lived in duration, while it can remain persistent.
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Describe ways that medication can be used to control seizures?
Medications for seizures work by regulating brain activity to prevent excessive firing of neurons. They can be taken daily to prevent seizures, or as needed to stop seizures once they start. The choice of medication depends on the type of seizure and individual factors such as age and other medical conditions. Regular monitoring is important to ensure proper dosing and effectiveness.
What is the difference between simple and complex simple seizures?
Simple partial seizures do not affect awareness or consciousness, while complex partial seizures may alter consciousness or awareness. Simple partial seizures typically involve one specific area of the brain and can manifest as motor, sensory, or autonomic symptoms. Complex partial seizures involve larger areas of the brain and may lead to unusual behaviors or confusion.
What happens if listeria is left undiagnosed or treated?
If listeria is left undiagnosed or untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as meningitis, septicemia, and miscarriage in pregnant women. In severe cases, it can even result in death. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect you have been exposed to listeria.
Most common cause of seizures in children?
Febrile seizures, which are triggered by a high fever in young children, are the most common cause of seizures in children. Other common causes include epilepsy, infections, brain injuries, and genetic factors. Proper diagnosis and treatment are necessary to manage seizures in children effectively.
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.
What factors might explain why sleep disorders often go undiagnosed and untreated?
What factors might explain why sleep disorders ofter go undiagnosed and untreated?
What are the release dates for Undiagnosed Medical Refugees - 2014?
Undiagnosed Medical Refugees - 2014 was released on: USA: 2014
can seizures in children be prevented?
Well, a treatment to prevent them are antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and there are also other ways that can help, such as staying in healthy condition and eating a well-balanced diet. If you want to learn more about preventing seizures in your child, go to www.uptodate.com, search seizures, and go down to the topic Treatment of seizures and epileptic syndromes in children.
How many people in the world suffer from ablutophobia?
There are many people in the world who suffer from ablutophobia. Many of these people go undiagnosed and do not get help.
Are seizures a sign of cerebral palsy?
Seizures in most of the cases are not a sign of cerebral palsy. Most of the patients, who get seizures before attaining the adulthood are idiopathic. That is due to no known cause. When seizures start after thirty years of age, they may be due to some neoplasm in the brain. You have to go for CAT scan in such cases.
Is there a connection between febrile seizures and Asperger's Syndrome or autism?
I have read an article about the connection between febrile seizures and autism. It suggests that febrile seizures which go on to progress to 'status epilepticus' may cause brain damage and result in autistic traits. The article is called "Febrile Seizures and the Amygdala in autism spectrum disorders" by Teresa Binstock.
What is the icd-9 for an undiagnosed mass in the left shoulder?
719.61
What is the icd-9 for an undiagnosed mass or tumor?
The most common ICD-9 code for an undiagnosed mass or tumor is 239. It could vary though depending on where the mass or tumor was found.
how is hypoglycemia related to seizures?
how is hypoglycemia related to seizures?
How would you dispose rescue remedies for seizures?
seizures
You have epilepsy but have not had a seizure for nearly 14 mths and not on medication does that mean you still have epilepsy?
People can go a long time without a seizure but that doesn't mean they are clear of the epilepsy. There are other things to consider, like how long you were getting seizures for, the type and severity of the seizures and the cause of the seizures. You would need to go to a doctor, who would have more details on your case, and let the doctor tell you the answer.
WHY DO Neurosurgeons sever the corpus callosum in human patients in order to reduce?
Reduce seizures.
