Epilepsy

There is no single test that can diagnosis epilepsy and lots of information need to be gathered to assess the causes of seizures that may be due to epilepsy. If there are two or more seizures that started in the brain, then the patient may be diagnose with epilepsy. Firstly, for the accessing of the causes of seizures, the doctor needs to know the symptoms that the patient have before, during and after the seizures. An epileptic seizure happen very suddenly and the patient has no ideal that a seizure

Whether you have been diagnosed with epilepsy recently, or it is something you have suffered with your whole life, the idea of seizures preventing you from getting or keeping your driver’s license might be discouraging. If you are in this position, you might be wondering just how long you have to wait until you can get your license. While the general rule is that you must be seizure-free for a specific period of time and get a physical examination, the amount of time you have between your latest

Epilepsy is defined as, a neurological disorder where reoccurring abnormal electrical activity occurs in the brain with several biological side effects; such as, loss of consciousness and convulsions. This chronic disease affects nearly 2 million Americans with more patients being diagnosed yearly. The procedure for diagnoses is done using blood tests, neurological exams, and scans using MRI and CT machines. The cause of these epileptic episodes are unknown, and require constant monitoring by the

Juliana Lopez Honors Biology Period 4 May 13, 2016 Epilepsy (rough draft) More than 200,000 Americans have epilepsy. Epilepsy a neurological disorder in which nerve cells are disturbed that then produces seizures. There are different types of seizures: convulsive and non-convulsive. In convulsive seizures an abnormal brain activity occurs. The person loses control and can become unconscious. The person will also move their limbs vigorously. In non-convulsive seizures the person will space out and

Seizures There are many chronic conditions that can affect people today with one such condition being epilepsy. This disease does not only affect a person physiologically but also affects how they interact with others, perform activities of daily living and the basic needs of a person, such as, driving or maintaining a job. The overall affects of this tragic and chronic disease is it can negatively affect a person’s confidence and therefore affect their basic life choices. Within this paper there

Statement of Purpose When I was 12 years old, I wanted to develop the most fastest way to diagnose an epilepsy in a human brain. My scientific curiosity was driven by my personal experience of been an epilepsy survivor for the 12 years of my life. It all started when I was four, I complained of having a stomach ache and completely lost touch with the present moment for a couple of minutes. My mother thought I was not following a healthy diet so I was consulted by a child pediatrician. For the

When many people think of epilepsy they think of someone falling on the ground shaking and jerking uncontrollably and the thought makes them uncomfortable. Some believe bystanders should put a wooden spoon in the mouth of the one having a seizure and hold them down. These are both misconceptions. Most people think that epilepsy and seizures are the same, this information is also incorrect. Epilepsy is an often misinterpreted disorder. To better understand the disorder and the lives of people with

Pediatric epilepsy is a common condition in the United States. Around 326,000 children experience epilepsy under the age of 15, and there are around 200,000 new diagnoses yearly (“What Happens during a Seizure”, 2014). The age of onset can begin as early as infancy and is most common during childhood. In some cases, there is no specific cause for epilepsy. However, the most common cause is a birth defect or developmental disorder. Those that have experienced head trauma, brain infections, or a minor

A brief overview of epilepsy Epilepsy refers to a group of mental disorders. These disorders have different symptoms, causes and treatments. They all range in severity, some being life-threatening and others being benign. The common thread that ties these disorders together are that they have the symptom of seizures, and all have the same direct cause. A seizure is caused when the electrical pattern of neuronal movement is disrupted by an abnormal current. This can result in muscle spasms, loss of

Between homework and seizures: What is the chronological disorder epilepsy, including the diagnosis and treatments, what are social effects for patients with epilepsy in adolescence, according to the areas school education and friendships, and are psychological disorders, such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, ascribable to the neurological disorder? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder, characterized by recurrent seizures, which are unprovoked. Around five percent of all people have one