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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that many include repetitive muscle jerking called convulsions. They are brought about by sudden abnormal discharges from brain cells and vary from minor twitches to what is called grand mal seizures.
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Those are the classic symptoms of an epileptic event. HOWEVER, making a "strange sound" is NOT a classic symptom. In fact, most people who have an epileptic seizure (from epilepsy or even a high fever) never make any vocal sounds. They simply fall over and begin to seize in Grand Mal seizures. Petit Mal seizures may cause the person to just stare off in space after which they are confused.
FIRST - and most important... call emergency services immediately.
Second - Speak calmly. Stay calm. Don't panic.
Third - Do NOT forcibly try to hold the person down and do NOT try to force them into any particular position! Protect the patient from hitting their head or face; for example, place pillows between the person and a nearby table leg. Let the seizure continue.
Fourth - move any hard or sharp objects away from the patient, to reduce the risk of harming themselves.
Fifth - as they start to recover (assuming medical help hasn't arrived yet) - reassure them and keep them calm. Expect that the person may be confused or disoriented.
Sixth - Do NOT move the person. Let them continue to lay on the floor or ground, or sit up. Cover with a sheet or blanket if needed.
* DO NOT give anything to eat or drink - the person will need medical help afterward.
** NOTE: Myoclonic-tonic tremors are not epileptic seizures. Those are rapid twitching of one or more limbs; it is a neurological condition; do not try to hold the limb down. If a person is speaking and conversing with you, they are not in an epileptic seizure.
Can street drug withdrawal cause seizures similar to Grand mal epileptsy?
Epilepsy is caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain. Everyone has electrical activity in their brain, but if this is disrupted in any way, a seizure can occur. If someone who has been on drugs has done some damage to their brain, there is the potential for them to have seizures, so it can happen.
How many people with epilepsy attain degree every year?
Epilepsy is not a mental illness and does not affect intelligence. So people with epilepsy are well capable of getting degrees and much higher qualifications. So statistics like those you are asking for would not be kept. People with epilepsy lead very normal lives and perform as well as other people in many aspects of life.
What is epilepsy categorized as?
It can be categorised in many ways, like being an illness or a neurological condition.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
How is epilepsy used in Lord of the Flies?
Epilepsy provides a reason why Simon should seek out and find his "secret place"in the jungle. From this hidden location he is then able to witness the killing of the pig and the offering of the sacrifice to the beast. Epilepsy also provides an explanation for Simon's imaginary conversation with the "Lord of the Flies" during a fugue. Ralph also appears to suffer from a form of petit mal seizure when a 'curtain descends in his mind' and he loses track of what he is saying. Perhaps an unconscious recognition of a shared complaint explains their tentative friendship for one another.
How common is epilepsy after a head injury?
Epilepsy occurs in 2-5% of those who have had a head injury; it is much more common in people who have had severe or penetrating injuries.
What is Doose Syndrome a rare form of epilepsy?
Doose Syndrome, known s Myoclonic-Astatic Epilepsy (MAE), is an epilepsy syndrome of early childhood that is often resistant to medication, making it difficult to treat. Seizures originate from all over the brain (generalized) as opposed to coming from one focal area. There is no known cause for the seizures. They can be frequent or rare and they can be serious or mild. It usually starts in the first five yeas of life. Some treatment options are available with some success.
Do fat burner tablets react with epilepsy medication?
There are many kinds of epilepsy medication and different kinds of epilepsy. A question such as yours can only be answered by a doctor. If you are on long term epilepsy medication, then always talk to your doctor if you are thinking of taking any other medications.
Can a kid with epilepsy go to a haunted house?
There is no simple answer here, as epilepsy comes in different forms. The nature and cause of the child's epilepsy is what you need to consider here. If there is something that you know has been a trigger for an epileptic seizure and which the child could quite likely encounter when there, then you may need to be more careful. If not, there is no reason why not.
Can epilepsy cause clumsiness?
NO Clumsiness is a ridiculous word anyways. There is research that shows epilepsy can distort your depth perception. I struggle with this one a bit as I sometimes think things are closer than they are or further away than what they really are. Going in and out of doors kinda sux sometimes. Other than this fact I know of no research indicating clumsieness is a result of epilepsy.
How common is it for abusers to abuse their victims in public places where there are witnesses?
You can research online sites about abuse for arrest statistics and profiles of different types of abusers.
There is no one abusive situation or standard--some abusers are extremely good at hiding their behavior from others, to where their own family and friends refuse to believe the person is abusing their spouse or partner. This can include hitting a victim on parts of her/his body where wounds or bruises won't be seen by outside people, such as the torso, chest, back, buttocks, upper legs.
Sometimes an abuser never beats their victim, but emotionally abuses them by continuous threats, intimidation, criticisms, degrading of their character and appearance, to where the victim's self esteem plummets and they feel they are of no value. The victim may be cut off socially from friends and family, isolated at the home, kept financially dependant on the abuser as to where it is extremely difficult to leave the situation.
Some abusers enjoy demeaning their victims publicly, in front of both family and strangers. They may also be aggresive or abusive with other people and even total strangers. The abused person may be so emotionally intimidated they will repeatedly deny being abused when confronted by others or even after having the police called by concerned witnesses.
AnswerVery common..my bf does the same when he gets mad in public...rarely tho...i just try to keep him calm and lower my voice and slow down what I'm sayingWhy would you have severe arm pain after having seizures?
A seizure is extremely taxing on the muscles as well as the brain. Your muscles spasm with incredible force and you could pull a muscle or even break an arm during a seizure. If the pain continues for more than a few days without improving, I would follow up with a physician. I had a seizure that caused my shoulder to be dislocated-- and I didn't land on the shoulder, this is from sheer muscle exertion.
What are causes of eyes darting back and forth?
It is caused when one has a epileptic attack , a serious case.
Can you take Fluoxetine or Prozac when you are epileptic and on Depakote?
There are no known dangers as of yet with taking PROZAC(brand name) [Fluoxetine hydrochloride- generic name] and DEPAKOTE(brand name) [Divalproex sodium-generic name] at the same time. The following list of drugs CAN be taken with either med, BUT use caution and ALWAYS check with your DOCTOR:: Coumadin, Oral contraceptives ("THE PILL"), Tegretol, Klonopin, Dilantin, Valium, Halcion(sleeping pill), or Haldol. Ask your pharmacist for a computer printout on both Prozac and Depakote; they contain LOTS of information. ALSO:: I saw a suggested link to "WIKIPEDIA.ORG". Instead, for more specific medication information go to WebMd.com or MEDSCAPE.com Hope this helps!
Can epilepsy cause a pins and needle sensation in the brain?
No, because believe it or not, the brain let's us know when we hurt and where, but the actual brain has no feeling. I learned that one is psychology class. Insteresting huh?
You are having a seizure your face is stuck on one side and you are in class what do you do?
There is not a lot you can do about a seizure or any of its effects when it is happening. You just have to wait until the seizure is over. Things will return to normal then.
Hydantoin anticonvulsants are most commonly used in the treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy , a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain.
Is epilepsy a contraindication?
yes epilepsy could be contraindication in some treatment, please check with your physician / doctor
A contraindication is any condition or circumstance where the use of a specific treatment or drug is not advised because it could harm the person.
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In medicine, "contraindicated" is specifically used to indicate treatments or drugs which will make the patient's condition significantly worse. It is often used for drugs where this negative effect may not be immediately apparent, even to a trained medical professional.
For instance, treatment of strokes and similar blockages often uses blood thinners, which are effective in many patients. However, in the case of hemophiliacs, the use of such drugs is contraindicated because, while the medicine may help the stroke, it serious aggrevates the preexisting underlying hemophilia to such a degree that the drug is likely to do more harm to the patient than good.
