Tonic–clonic seizure

children. It is also known as Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Onset occurs between the ages of 3 to 13 and BECTS will run its course by adulthood. SYMPTOMS It is characterized by nocturnal tonic-clonic seizures with focal onset. The EEG shows high-voltage spikes in the centrotemporal area of the contralateral side where the clonic contractions occur(Ropper, 2014). CAUSE This epilepsy is not caused by trauma or a lesion. The centrotemporal spikes associated with BECTS seem to have a genetic component and are

body, but with the right treatment, seizures and serious side effects may be avoided. First, in order to understand Epilepsy, the definition of a seizure must be understood. According the Mayo Clinic (2015), A seizure is a sudden surge of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. So what exactly is a seizure? The brain contains millions of neurons. In order for neurons to communicate with

WHAT IS EPILEPSY Neurological disorder Primarily characterized by repetitive spontaneous seizures Many different types Wide range of symptoms that vary from person to person Characterized by abnormal electrical activity in brain CAUSES Caused by abnormal activity in brain cells Directly influenced by any head injury or family-related condition Genetic influence: over 500 genes identified which could lead to epilepsy Head trauma Tumors Strokes Infectious diseases (AIDS, meningitis) Prenatal Injury

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

Week Two: learning outcomes Describe common physiologic changes associated with aging that affects the nervous system. As we age, our brain and nervous system go through natural changes. An aging adult may experience memory loss, decreased touch sensation, change in the perception of pain, change in sleep pattern, decreased coordination and increased risk for infection (Ignatavicius, 2013, p. 912) . Identify how to perform a rapid neurologic assessment and interpret findings. First you would assess

is not known or due to a genetic defect. The quality of life of a child is affected due to epileptic seizures. Drugs for control of seizures may also affect learning and bring down the scholastic performance in children. Tonic-clonic seizures can affect a child’s memory and the recovery time needed after the seizure may affect the child’s school life due to increased absenteeism. Absence seizures can

Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures . (1) The word epilepsy conjures up something rather frightening and undesirable in most people's mind, especially if unconsciousness, violent movement and impaired communication are involved . (2) Epilepsy is the word used to describe a tendency to episodes , in which a variety of clinical phenomena may occur , caused by abnormal electrical discharge in the brain, between which the patient

the seizure. One of the first steps is asking questions about any possible triggers that could have caused the seizure; these include lack of sleep, flashing lights, stress, ect. Some patients experience a period of impairment or a stiffening of their trunk. There are various forms of epilepsy that vary in symptoms, so it is crucial in the diagnostic process to know the signs of each. Certain types of seizures, such as Clonic, can cause impaired consciousness and jerking. Tonic-clonic seizure can

neurons is a complex neurological disorder, deemed the term seizure. A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical brain activity.1 Epilepsy or seizure disorders affect about 1.8 percent of adults 18 years or older.2 Men present with their first seizure more often; 58%. Symptoms associated with seizures vary according to the brain region affected, and do not always indicate a seizure. Some symptoms involved are drooling, brief blackout, shaking

be disrupted which then leads to seizures. Although anyone can develop epilepsy at any given time, it has a tendency to appear in genetic codes passed from generation to generation. A person is more likely to get the disease epilepsy if their family has a consistent history of seizures. Scientists have done many studies to help prove their statement that epilepsy has a better chance of affecting you if it is found throughout family history. When seizures begin from both sides of the brain