Quality Of Childhood Epilepsy

How attention was brought to epilepsy. First, 2.3 million people have epilepsy in America and one in twenty-six people can get epilepsy in their lifetime (“Facts”). The future of research for seizure disorders are focused on brain imaging. Epilepsy can run in the family, can cause head injuries, alcohol abuse (“Multiple”), and driving can be dangerous (Haugen 22).

There are a lot of misconceptions about epilepsy for those who are not familiar with the neurological disorder. Some of the most common questions we receive at Aura America have to do with these misconceptions. We have also noticed most of these questions seem to derive from what's being displayed on television, in particular, medical dramas. No worries. We're here to clear some of the confusion. Today, we’re busting the top six myths concerning epilepsy.

People uneducated about Epilepsy may have confused thoughts on what it really is. People have these "notions," which are partly or entirely not true. So, throughout this research paper, these notions will be proven untrue, mostly by factual information given by

Epilepsy is a growing disorder in the world. Many people tend to be unaware they have epilepsy due to no diagnosis or believing their seizures are something simple. The epilepsy community of Texas is in great need due to the increasing costs of medication and medical service, lack of programs for diagnosed children and insignificant increase in education concerning epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Texas (EFTX) and Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas (EFCST) were established in order to help patients with these types of problems. These two affiliates of the national Epilepsy Foundation serve the entire state of Texas. Both organizations have the same mission: the Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.

Epilepsy is a very common disorder and the international researches and surveys shows that 1 adult from 200 people suffers by epilepsy. There are several forms of epilepsy and every form causes another epileptic attack. Epilepsy is spread world wide, but it is a fact that this disorder is not well understood. Epilepsy strikes whomever at any age and it is not true, as many sources indicates, that epilepsy strikes children only. This disorder can not be genetically caught from a family member and you can not catch it from somebody. Epilepsy does not limit a person’s ability and the person with epilepsy can lead normal and happy live.

The epilepsy surgery pathway department at King’s College Hospital is a service dedicated to the care of children with epilepsy. An audit on patient and parent experiences of the care received for

A seizure is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical and chemical activity in the brain. This activity temporarily interrupts normal brain function. A seizure can cause:

According to World Health Organisation (2017), around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Unfortunately, epilepsy cannot be cured, but could be controlled by pharmacological or electrical treatment based on seizure prediction (Moghim & Corne, 2014). Since EEG has advantages such as speed, high time resolution and non-invasive natures, it maintains one of the most frequently used tools in predicting epilepsy (Hasan et al. 2017).

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).

Staggering numbers were reported in a recent study estimating that over fifty million people world-wide have been given the diagnosis of epilepsy. (Chang et.al 2013) Doctors have estimated that there are at least forty different types of seizure disorders, and patients can indeed have more than one disorder. This makes the management of symptoms within patients difficult at times. However, there is fortunately great news on the horizon. Epilepsy is now being recognized as a brain disorder that is not just seen for its seizure activity, it’s also being recognized for the neurological, psychological, cognitive, and social consequences that this disorder comes with. (Mula and Cock2014)

The term “epilepsy” is derived from Greek word “epilambanein”, which means “to seize upon” or “to attack”. In this modern world, epilepsy is one of the most frequent neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has recurrent seizures. Seizure can defined as an abnormal, disorderly discharging of nerve cells of brain; resulting in a temporary disturbance of motor, sensory, or mental function. Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition affecting people of all ages, race, and social class. There are 50 million people with epilepsy in the world, of which up to 75% live in resource - poor countries with less or no access to medical treatment. Overall prevalence rate of epilepsy in India at 5.59 per 1,000 populations,

A prospective observational study was conducted among epileptic patients on follow up at neurology department of Guntur city hospital. During the six months study period, epileptic patients who were prescribed with AED’s (Anti Epileptic Drugs) were in this study. Data were collected through the hospital medical records.

Next, my epilepsy and seizures are a roadblock. My seizures are affecting my future driving. Seizures caused me to have short term memory. My seizures cause me to have memory loss. Epilepsy gave me anxiety. I take medication and visit a doctor to try to remove this roadblock.

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.

Epilepsy surgery is a complex procedure, which comes with significant risks. Outcomes are not predictable, and seizure control can even worsen after epilepsy surgery (Kanchanatawan, Limothai, Srikijvilaikul, & Maes, 2014). Surgical treatments do not guarantee a cessation or reduction in the use of AED’s. Adverse effects of AED’s have been documented, effecting; developmental, psychological, behavioural, educational, and social abilities in the paediatric epilepsy population (Ronen, Streiner, & Rosenbaum, 2003). The use of AED’s in CWE is also linked to lower HRQOL and overall well-being (Stevanovic, Tadic, & Novakovic, 2011). Health-related quality of life in CWE is influenced by a range of factors, not only by seizure severity and frequency, but also by the number