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Seizures
There are two main types of seizure, epileptic seizures and non-epileptic seizures. There are many causes, including fever, medications, injury, disease, parasites, and more.
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Why do you not remember what happened in a seizure?
Someone will know they have had a seizure because they will often feel it coming, and they will feel themselves coming out of it. There will also be a time gap between those two and they may not feel well. Someone who has had lots of seizures will be familiar with one coming on and how they feel after it. People don't remember what happens during a seizure because they are not fully conscious. It is like as if they are day dreaming or asleep and then wake up. In the same way people don't know what happens when they are asleep, someone who has had a seizure won't know what will have happened during the actual seizure. They may remember dreaming sometimes, like we do when we sleep, but not always. Some very mild seizures will not result in a loss of consciousness and may last seconds, so the person will know something has happened, but bigger ones will result in a loss of consciousness and they won't remember being in the seizure because of that.
How can you tell if one is faking a seizure?
Seizures can cause involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behavior. A seizure can last from a few seconds to status epilepticus, a continuous seizure that will not stop without intervention. Seizure is often associated with a sudden and involuntary contraction of a group of muscles. However, a seizure can also be as subtle as marching numbness of a part of the body, a brief loss of memory, sparkling or flashes, sensing an unpleasant odor, a strange epigastric sensation or a sensation of fear. Therefore seizures are typically classified as motor, sensory, autonomic, emotional or cognitive. In some cases, the full onset of a seizure event is preceded by some of the sensations described above. These sensations can serve as a warning to the sufferer that a full tonic-clonic seizure is about to occur. These "warning sensations" are cumulatively called an aura. Symptoms experienced by a person during a seizure depend on where in the brain the disturbance in electrical activity occurs. Recent studies show that seizures happen in sleep more often than was thought. A person having a tonic-clonic seizure may cry out, lose consciousness and fall to the ground, and convulse, often violently. A person having a complex partial seizure may appear confused or dazed and will not be able to respond to questions or direction. Some people have seizures that are not noticeable to others. Sometimes, the only clue that a person is having an absence seizure is rapid blinking or a few seconds of staring into space. It is commonly thought among healthcare providers that many seizures, especially in children, are preceded by tachycardia that frequently persists throughout the seizure. This early increase in heart rate may supplement an aura as a physiological warning sign of an imminent seizure. [1]
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure
actually yes. its nothing to be worried about. they shouldn't last long. its just like when your body starts to twitch after smoking sometimes, but it is a little more intense. i would sit or lay down though, just in case you fall or something.
Edit: I've seen in happen several times. At parties, friend's living rooms, etc. At worst, I've seen peoples eyes roll to the back of their heads, followed by violent shaking. It shouldn't be a big worry, just make sure your buddy is somewhere where he's not going to hurt himself too badly.
-DCF
The symptoms after a seizure is called "post ictal"= mening the state after a seizure. Most patients after a grand mal seizure (convulsions) are confused. They might stare in the space, they might talk and communicate but they are not aware of what they are doing. They must not be allowed to drive or operate machinery and they must avoid heights to avoid fall and injury. If the convulsions were strong, they might experience muscle pains and headaches.
At this post-ictal state, most patients might already have boitten tongue or might be incontinent of urine. In sum, it is a state of confusion.
What is a tonic clonic seizure?
This type of seizure many people think of when they hear the word epilepsy. Marked by loss of consciousness and stiffening and/or jerking of the muscles throughout the body, including arms and legs, these seizures are often referred to as grand mal seizures. The term tonic-clonic refers to certain kinds of body movements that appear during the seizures. Tonic means sudden stiffening of the limbs; clonic refers to rhythmic jerking.
How do you know if seizures are controlled?
Many types of seizures are controllable with medication. The problem is that many are not. Most people with a chronic seizure condition (epilepsy) can have their seizures well controlled with medications, yet once in a while if they are ill or under extreme stress, they may have an occasional one. Other seizures are caused by medical conditions and are usually one of the symptoms of increasing illness. There are medications that can be given to control these seizures as well, but they are only truly resolved if the condition that caused them is resolved. The last kind are febrile seizures. They often occur in young children, only require medication if they are frequent, and the children often "grow out" of the condition as they mature. If you are having seizures, or know someone who is, please encourage a visit with a good doctor who can find the reasons for them and may be able to get them well under control.
What is the treatment for dogs having seizures?
They are put on prednisone or phenobarbitol. The best thing to do is to take the dog to the vets because the vet would have to prescribe the drugs and the correct dose needed which depends on the size - weight of the dog. These drugs are not "over the counter" purchases and a vet would also have more of a diagnosis as to what is causing the seizures.
A seizure is a sudden change of your behavior because of electric activity (abnormal) in the brain. There are many causes - Including INJURY/TRAUMA to the BRAIN Things going wrong with your metabolism -Liver Failure -Kidney failure -Not getting enough nutrients -Use of drugs -etc... Infections Tumors (cancerous tissue)
She was laying on the floor and shaking a bit so we knew she was having a seizure.
How do you know you're having a seizure?
Epilepsy is not considered until you have had more than one seizure. In order to be diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurologist will have an EEG done. This reads the electrical activity in your brain. From there, the doctor can determine weather or not you are epileptic.
Some things may trigger a seizure, but on the other hand, seizures may be a natural "mal-function" of the brain. Pictures on a TV screen can trigger a seizure or being overwhelmed can trigger a seizure. It is known that some people can reduce or completely stop their seizures with meditation and removing the negative things in your everyday life.
What do you do if someone is having a seizure?
Recovery PositionThe recovery position is a first aid technique recommended for assisting people who are unconscious, or nearly so, but are still breathing. It is frequently taught as part of classes in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or first aid. When an unconscious person is lying face upwards, there are two main risks factors which can lead to suffocation:
- The tongue can fall to the back of the throat, due to loss of muscular control. The back of the tongue then obstructs the airway.
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=== 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recovery_position
How would you know if your dog has had a seizure?
- They can do one or all of these things: Fall over and become disoriented, Their limbs will become stiff and rigid, They can drool and "chomp" ( keep hands out of a dogs mouth when it is having a seizure! They can have loose bowel and/or bladder control; twitch /shake/tremble uncontrollably. Sometimes a seizure can last for 10 seconds and sometimes it can last for 10 minutes. Some dogs will have "gran-Mal" seizures which is where they continue experiencing these symptoms over and over again with no rest or relief in between episodes.
- Dogs can remain almost completely still during an episode. The only clue that may key you in to the fact that they are having a seizure is that their eyes are moving back and forth very rapidly; their heads may twitch slightly and they may begin to vocalize such as grow; bark; whine or howl for apparently no reason. Seizures can be an indication of a number of different problems ranging from epilepsy; ear infections to something as serious as chemical poisoning. Get your dog to a vet as soon as possible. to make sure whatever is causing the seizures is not life threatening.
Is Depakote used for seizures?
Yes it was first prescribed for seizures, and later for Bipolar disorder.
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I have epilepsy and take 2 500mg pills a day. Has helped me but can be used with other epilepsy medications to help improve the loss of seizures. I am also on Lamictal and Keppra.
The battle of norway for germany was its seizure of?
Germany invaded Norway to gain access to Swedish iron ore, which Germany used during the war. Germany seized the port of Narvik, which exported the ore.
Can a heart murmur be the result of a seizure?
Yes. A heart murmur is caused by a AVSD (Atrioventricular Septal Defect; a hole between the atria and between the ventricals) , VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect; as AVSD but just the ventricals) or an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) Also it could be caused with valve stenois
How do people get to work when they can not drive due to seizures?
Walk, cycle, bus, taxi, train, get lifts etc. They get to work and all the other places they want to go in the same ways as many other people who don't drive can, and even as many people who do drive sometimes travel. Having epilepsy is not a major problem when it comes to getting around. They may be without the convenience of their own car and as a result it may have a slight restriction, but overall it is a very minor problem.
What does it mean when your dog has a seizure randomly?
The most likely reason for a dog to have a seizure is epilepsy. However, other causes include ingestion of toxins in the environment (ie, certain foods), brain tumors, tick-induced diseases, and distemper.
Idiopathic epilepsy is a common diagnosis for dogs that have seizures, and it can usually be controlled by anti-epileptic drugs or, preferably, a change in diet/nutrition.
What medications are used to treat absence seizures?
Depakene, Klonopin, and Zarontin are prescribed for patients who have absence seizures.
Seizures are sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain that can lead to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness. They can vary in severity and duration, ranging from brief lapses in awareness to violent convulsions. Seizures are often classified into different types based on their symptoms and the areas of the brain involved. Conditions like epilepsy, head injuries, or infections can trigger seizures.
Is a seizure mental or physical?
A Seziure can be both physical and mental and might make a person smell like dog urine
