Epilepsy Book Report

Epilepsy Epilepsy is not what you think. It is a complicated disease, a disease that doesn't just affect one type of person or age. Over fifty million men, women, and children cope with this disease daily. Epilepsy is a mysterious disease to those who are unfamiliar and uneducated about the disease. Many people have preconceived notions about Epileptics. Researching the topic thoroughly, the five preconceived notions I explored have been proven to be false.

Epilepsy affects about 65 million people around the world. In average, the incidence of epilepsy is about 150,000 people every year in the United Stated (Schachter, Shafer, and Sirven, 2013). It is a neurological disease of the brain marked by recurrent unprovoked seizures. Likewise, the recurrent unprovoked seizures are temporary disturbances of the brain function due to abnormal, excessive electrical activity in the brain (“Fact,” n.d.). Seizures may vary from person to person, thus, they are sub-classified into different types of seizures. They reoccur at unexpected times, so this has led to several different innovations to aid people with seizures to alert and to prevent the risks of seizures. In this paper, the information and importance

Epilepsy: A Triggering Disorder Ashereena Tanedo Texas A&M International University Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Seizures 4 Types of Seizures 4 Epilepsy 5 History of Epilepsy 5 Types of Epilepsy 5 Causes 6 Symptoms 6 Treatments and Living with Epilepsy 6 Epilepsy Foundation 7 Conclusion 7 Works Cited 9 Abstract Before thorough medical research on epilepsy, it was thought to be a demonic entity causing the sudden movements. With scientific advancements, epilepsy can be characterized as a condition that affects the nervous system through a series of seizures. Within the brain presents abnormalities that cause convulsions throughout the body. Epilepsy can be broken down into two types and further specified by key symptoms the individual faces during an epileptic episode. There is no single cause for epilepsy; many factors such as genetics and traumatic injuries can trigger seizures, which can develop into a type of epilepsy syndrome. This condition cannot be cured, but can be treated through a series of medications after diagnosing the specific type of epilepsy. Individuals diagnosed with epilepsy will more than likely live with the condition throughout their entire life, leading them to change or add to their lifestyle to accommodate this condition. Charitable organization have benefited the epileptic community by raising awareness and conducting studies to find better treatments.

Early part of the 20th century epilepsy was linked with insanity; people believed that the Holy Spirit was working them. In Third World cultures epilepsy continue to be defined in super natural terms. Recently a community study in Nigeria found that after heredity, witch craft was the cause of epilepsy amongst the lay populace (Awaritefe et al, 1985). Danesi (1984) has revealed that most Nigerians with epilepsy experience it as highly stigmatizing and something to be hidden from others but through medical discoveries and medical advances we know that epilepsy is caused by abnormal neurological activity that occurs as a result of damage or result to the brain. Epilepsy is now controlled by carbamazepine tablets and sodium valproate which controls the seizures however, what we all know is subject to reinterpretation. At any time new technological advances, new medical discoveries, new ways of looking at the structure and functioning of the body or brain could replace the current orthodoxy and epilepsy could come to be seen in a completely different light.

‘Epilepsy’ comes from the ancient Greek word which means epilepsia, meaning seizure. According to Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, “Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures, which is a change in the normal brain actively.” Seizures which is not a disease resulting from unusual electrical activity in the brain is a significant symptom for epilepsy. Epilepsy seizures last from few seconds to couple of minutes. While all seizures are not related with epilepsy, generalized seizure, Focal seizure, Status epilepticus are significant seizures for epilepsy. Epileptic seizures are formed by abnormal electricity producing from the brain. There are several kinds of epilepsy with different types of seizures. There is no specific age group, race, nationality or social level who are suffers most in epilepsy. People from all ages can affected by epilepsy, specially from two to sixty-five ages are more affected. It is very important for neurologist to early diagnose the type of epilepsy. Patient having multiple epilepsy with variety of seizures, without early diagnosis all of them it is very tough to treatment a patient in an effective way.

Epilepsy is a general term for any brain disorder that causes unpredictable regular seizures. These seizures as caused by a disturbance in the brain’s electrical activity. It is considered a chronic neurological disorder, the fourth most common in the world. There were around 3.4 million people reported as having epilepsy in the United States in 2015 with 470,000 of those being children (CDC, 2017). This is about 1.2% of the population in the United States (CDC, 2017). There are about 50 million people who experience epilepsy globally (WHO, 2017). In the District of Columbia there are about 7,500 cases of active epilepsy. It’s estimated that 2.4 million people per year are diagnosed with epilepsy globally (WHO, 2017).

Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by unpredicted seizures. The seizures can affect any part of the body but usually makes its way back to the brain. Epilepsy is one of the oldest documented disorders. The invention of EEG, electroencephalogram, helped advance research in neurosurgery. The EEG helped to track abnormalities of electric activity in the brain in order to diagnose and track activity for people with epilepsy. The only symptom or characteristic of this disorder is epileptic seizures. The seizures are uncontrolled electric activity that usually occurs in the brain. When the brain is effected, other developmental complications are likely to ensue. Therefore, people with epilepsy commonly experience communication difficulties as well

Epilepsy is a disorder that compromises a lot of a child's independence. Many are doubtful they will ever drive a car. Some are concerned that their Epilepsy will get in the way of them becoming a parent. Many fear that eventually, their seizures will be what kills them. After researching about the effects of Epilepsy has on the life if not only adolescents, but on all epileptics, I have found that it is one the most difficult disorders to adjust living with. Epilepsy is a very crippling disorder, taking away most of a person's independence. But, there are also ways to overcome these struggles. With the support from loved ones, many Epilepsy patients are able to live their lives the same as any other person- one day at a

The results showed that as many as 46.2% of epilepsy patients taking antiepileptic medication adherence rate in the medium category. While the level of quality of life of epilepsy patients are categorized either as many as 58.5% of patients. Antiepileptic medication adherence is significantly associated with quality of life of epilepsy patients (p = 0.001 <0.05). The higher level of antiepileptic medication adherence, the quality of life of patients with epilepsy will be getting

Because of this I thought that it was a very common disease in the United States. I have had a seizure myself just last year, but since it was just the first time, there was no reason to visit a doctor. After some research, I discovered that the incidence rate of epilepsy in America today is approximately 150,000. It is higher in children and older adults. After about the age of ten years old, the amount of new cases tends to level out until around seventy years old. The prevalence of epilepsy in America today is about 2.2 million people (epilepsy). I have not discovered any trends relating epilepsy to race or geographic regions. Many times those that are affected by this disease have no reason so it can affect any

Epilepsy For my research paper I had to study and research the disease or disorder that is epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder by enduring of predisposition to seizures is a neurological disorder consisting of recurring seizures that result in excessive uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain (Kelly, 2015 ) awareness of the brain disorder has been altered because people I have not really spoken up about having this disorder therefore rendering people's knowledge of epilepsy The research of epilepsy began in 1800 with three neurologists Russell Reynolds, John Jackson and Sir William Richard Gowers (Rose, 1999). The definition of seizures is "an occasional excessive and disorderly discharge of nerve tissue on the muscles" this definition

Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders affecting about 50 million people worldwide (Leach and Abassi., 2013). The incidence of epilepsy in childhood is more than twice that in the adult population (Salomon JA et al., 2012).

Sara Hamlin Deena Albert Parks ATH 340 08 December 2015 Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological condition of the brain that is also known as seizure disorder causing an individual to have recurrent seizures (“Epilepsy and Seizures”). Epilepsy and seizures are often interchangeable when defining a neurological condition; both involve the nervous system. The

INTRODUCTION pilepsy is one of the most common and serious neurological disorders of childhood, having multiple physical, social and psychological consequences. It is an important health problem in developing countries, where its prevalence reaches as high as 57%. Epilepsy is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent

Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has two or more seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions. Epilepsy is one of the oldest conditions of the human race. Epilepsy Awareness is important because Epilepsy is a widely misunderstood disorder. The reason that Epilepsy has been misunderstood has been mainly due to research not being conducted until the middle of the nineteenth century. There are six main types of seizures and many treatments that can assist an epileptic patient. Many facts and myths exist about a person who has Epilepsy, which, is why it is an important disorder to understand. A person living with Epilepsy can typically have a normal life after seeking medical advice from doctors.