Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by repeated unexplained seizures. These seizures can affect any process occurring within the brain. There are many types of epilepsy, the cause of which can be determined in some people, and in others, the cause is unknown. Epilepsy affects people of different races, and the races and symptoms of epilepsy attacks vary. Some people may lose consciousness during epilepsy attacks, while others may experience convulsions.
Excessive electrical charges in the brain cause these seizures and may range from short-term to prolonged. It may occur once a year or several times a day. Medication therapy or sometimes surgery can control epileptic seizures in most epilepsy sufferers, and some people need lifelong treatment.
Symptoms
Motor and sensory disorders
Staring into the vacuum
Muscle stiffness
Loss of consciousness
Fear or anxiety
Temporary confusion
Reasons
Genetic Conditions
Low oxygen
Head injuries during childbirth
Stroke
Brain tumors
Meningitis and viral encephalitis
Increase in sodium or blood sugar
Autistic sufferers have a higher risk of epilepsy than others
Complications
Car accidents or drowning
Sleep disorders and insomnia
Complications of pregnancy
Memory problems
Depression and anxiety
suicidal thoughts
Fractures and bruises
Tips when Dealing with Epilepsy
Quietly reassure the injured person till the patient regains consciousness
Check that there is nothing to prevent the airway in the mouth of the patient
Remove any harmful objects in the vicinity, and remove glasses if using them
Supporting a person's head with a cloth or clothing to prevent them from hitting the floor
An ambulance should be requested if the shift lasts more than 5 minutes
Avoid the following:
Gathering around the injured
Stabilizing the infected person when he has a seizure
Transporting the victim during an epileptic seizure
Give the infected any type of food or drink during the epileptic seizure
Request urgent medical assistance in the following cases:
An epileptic attack lasts more than 5 minutes
Continuing apnea or loss of consciousness after seizure
A second seizure starts within a short period
Having a high fever
If the injured person is pregnant
In the case of diabetic
Self-harm during a seizure
If you continue to have seizures despite taking medication or if this is the first time you have had a seizure, you should go and get a doctor's consultation.
