Epilepsy disorder

Epilepsy

Content

• Vocabulary
• What is an epilepsy?
• What is the cause of epilepsy?
• Epilepsy simptoms
• Types of epilepsy
• How does epelipsy affect the body?
• Treatment of epilepsy
• Conclusion

Vocabulary

• Seizures
• AEDs
• Idiophatic
• Symptomatic
• Cryptogenic
• Chronic
• Partial seizures
• Generalized seizures

What is an epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which normal patterns of neuronal activity become disturbed, often causing strange sensations,emotions.

What is the common causes of epilepsy?

Genetic influence

Brain injujry

Infections

Epilepsy simptoms

Loss of consciousness

Weakness

Abnormal janky movements

Frothing from the mouth

Types of epilepsy and seizures

Generalized seizures

• Idiopathic epilepsies
• Symptomatic epilepsies
• Cryptogenic epilepsies

3 types

Partial seizures

• Do not cause loss of consciousness

a) Simple partial seizure

b) Complex partial seizure

• Affecting both hemispheres
• DIffuse

How does epilepsy affect the body?

Nervous System- seizures will affect sensory perception, causing blurred vision, odd smells, tastes, and sensations.

Reproductive System- epilepsy can affect sexual libido, pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and may indirectly cause a low sperm count in men.

Integumentary System- a seizure can indirectly affect the Integumentary system.

Convulsions and thrashing due to an uncontrolled seizure will more than likely cause bruising, and even lacerations.

Can epilepsy be treated?

Yes, epilepsy can be treated with:

Medicines to control to seizure

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