Articles in Home | Disorder | Epilepsy Title|Newest|Oldest Carotid Sinus Syncope, Other Causes Of Syncope And Epilepsy  By : There are other causes of syncope like hypersensitive carotid sinus, which is located in a small, slightly dilated portion of the common carotid artery, at the level of the thyroid cartilage, just below the angle of the jaw, before this blood vessel bifurcates into internal and external carotid arteries. It is present on each side of the neck. The carotid sinus is very important for controlling the heart rate of a person. In general practice, when a person comes with a ver... Epilepsy Treatment Guide  By : It should be ensured that the neck of the patient is straight, and his tie and other clothes should be loosened. He should be turned to one side, and a spoon should be placed in between the back teeth so that the tongue is not bitten. If there is any debris nearby, it should be removed so that the patient may not injure himself. The jaw, if tightly closed, should not be forced open to insert the spoon. It should be checked that there is no injury to the head. At the same t... Can Epilepsy Be Prevented?  By : Indeed, some of the causes of epilepsy are preventable. Utmost care should be taken at the time of delivery so that brain/ skull injury to the newborn is avoided. However, head injuries, at all ages, should be avoided, so as to prevent the occurrence of traumatic epilepsy, both following the injury or later. The use of helmets is advisable, especially while traveling on two-wheelers. However, while driving cars or any other vehicle, all precautions must be taken to safegua... General Guidelines For A Case Of Epilepsy  By : Falsely, a fear always exists in a patient that he may get a sudden attack of epilepsy anywhere and at any time. But this is not true, since in the majority of the cases the attacks of epilepsy are effectively controlled with proper medication, and the patient gets permanent remission after the treatment is over. Hence there is no reason that the patient should be in undue panic unduly. He should lead a normal life in all respects. This uncalled-for apprehension of the pat... Vaso - Vagal Syncope, Cardiac Syncope And Epilepsy  By : K Bakhru Vaso - Vagal Syncope The exact mechanism of syncope is still under study. In this condition, there appears to be a transitory fall in blood pressure due to the failure of peripheral resistance. This momentary fall in blood pressure causes a decreased flow of blood to the brain, leading to syncope, during which time there is a transient/brief form of unconsciousness, and the patient may fall to the ground, if he remains standing, i.e., does not sit, or lie immediately. Befo... Epilepsy And Social Factors  By : K Bakhru It is the most difficult survey that we have encountered so far. Even in various medical camps that we hold from time to time, history of epilepsy or convulsions are not forthcoming. On hearing the word 'epilepsy', especially in most rural or backward areas, where people are not so educated, the audience tend to remain tight-lipped, as if they are concealing something. Even in our day-to-day practice, patients do not like to label themselves as epileptic, and many a time, ... Various Types Of Epilepsy  By : K Bakhru It is very essential for everybody to be aware of a detailed account of the attack of major (or grand mal or generalized), focal or Jacksonian and petit mal epilepsies. At times, tests like electroencephalogram (EEG) and / or computed tomographic (CT) scanning may be normal in a case of epilepsy, and, therefore, it is only the evidence of the eyewitness, who is in a position to report the details to the attending physician, when the patient is brol1ght to the hospital. As an ... Disturbance In The Brain And Epilepsy  By : K Bakhru In many patients, in spite of exhaustive efforts/investigations, no cause of epilepsy may be located. Such cases are called idiopathic cases of epilepsy. However, an intensive drive is a must to detect any lesion in the brain which could account for an epileptic attack, the reason being, that if the cause of epilepsy is detected, it is usually treatable, and, therefore, the patient will be cured forever, and thus may not need a long course of. antiepileptic drugs. If, s... What Is Epilepsy?  By : K Bakhru Epilepsy is one of the common diseases that we see in everyday life. It is not uncommon to see a person getting an epileptic fit/ convulsions in a public place or to see parents/teachers rushing to the physician to report such cases in children. In epilepsy, there is a sudden transitory disturbance in brain, leading to sudden generalized convulsions of the whole body, involving all the four limbs, including the face, all at once (i.e. disturbance in motor function of the b... Childhood Epilepsy  By : K Bakhru The disease is quite prevalent in children, and as many as 30% of all epileptics fall into this category. It needs urgent awareness that, usually, there is an excellent prognosis of epilepsy in children. Hence there should be no unnecessary panic when a child gets an attack although detailed investigations will be required in each and every case. One such case of an Indian female child, aged 7, was discussed by the author with Lord Walton. The child suddenly started gettin... Vitamins to Assist Management of Epilepsy  By : Steven Godlewski For some with epilepsy treatment with drugs in necessary at all times while others may not need or desire to use prescription medication to assist with the management of the disease. No matter which of these two categories you may fall under, vitamins may be a very appealing addition to managing the disease. Facts About Epilepsy  By : Gray Rollins A neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, epilepsy is also known as ‘the seizure disorder.’ In fact, epilepsy is often diagnosed after a person has had 2-3 seizures that were not brought on by any known medical condition. A seizure refers to sudden high-voltage electrical activity in the brain, and it affects a person’s feelings or actions for a short span of time. Seizures can be so mild as to go unnoticed or be intensely disturbing in their ferocity. The caus...

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