Epilepsy Essay

Epilepsy is a common nervous system disorder that is described by sudden and recurrent seizures [1]. World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that approximately 50 million people worldwide currently suffer from epilepsy [2]. Epileptic seizures are categorized into focal (also called partial), generalized, and unclassified. In the focal seizures, the abnormal electrical discharges start with a localized region, whereas in the generalized seizures, the abnormal electrical discharges start…

Epilepsy According to National Institute of Health in the United States approximately 3 million people have epilepsy. The largest of epilepsy cases occur in early childhood. The largest increases in its frequency is being seen in the elderly population. (www.nih.gov) According to epilepsy.com the frequency of Epilepsy in the United States is greater that then of autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy combined. (https://epilepsy.com) Per the…

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain becomes disrupted, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness (Mayo Clinic, p.1). People with epilepsy seizure symptoms can vary. Some people simply stare blankly for a few seconds while a seizure occurs, while others repeatedly twitch their arms or legs. About 1 in 26 people in the United States will develop a seizure disorder. Nearly 10 percent of…

Epilepsy and schizophrenia are two disorders that effect millions of people worldwide every year. Recent research has been moving towards the theory that some neurological disorders can heighten the risk of developing some psychological or neurological disorders. In this case I chose to explore the possible link between epilepsy and schizophrenia. Is there a link between epilepsy and schizophrenia that makes a person more likely to develop schizophrenia after a pre-existing condition of epilepsy…

Historical Issues Epilepsy has been one of the most stigmatizing diseases. Mikhailove, Wasserman & Sinyakova (2004) state, “The Romans considered a person with epilepsy "unclean" or implicated in dishonest deeds. People were encouraged not to touch an epileptic, and the only adopted method of infection prophylaxis in the presence of an epileptic was to spit, which was believed to help spit out the infection floating in the air in the form of a demon. When an epileptic appeared, everybody…

Epilepsy And Pregnancy-Preparing For Pregnancy By Jackie De Burca May 27, 2012 Most people who go on to be diagnosed with epilepsy will experience their first seizure between the ages of five and twenty years old, though, in fact, a seizure can happen at any age. Many neurologists and neuroscientists are of the opinion that each person's brain has a threshold above which a fit will be triggered; for people who have epilepsy that threshold can be very low. Epileptic individuals can experience…

Stress and Epilepsy Stress and epilepsy: fact or fiction, and what can we do about it? This research article investigates the effects of stress on people with epilepsy. According to Galtrey, Mula, & Cock, people with epilepsy have reported that stress is their most common trigger for seizures. Some people even believe that stress is what causes their epilepsy in the first place. In previous studies, 10-83% of people with epilepsy from the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, and Scandinavia…

movement of limbs, abnormal strength, etc.; demon possession and epilepsy have much of the similar attributes. One a scientific view and analyses of these characteristics the other a belief with more spiritual strength behind its statements of the explanation of these actions. With many of the same characteristics and massive unwavering support, behind both explanations for much of the same symptoms behind demon possessions and epilepsy, there 's much dispute with spirituality and modern…

Since Epilepsy is know for seizures, it's main symptom is a seizure itself, and possibly fainting. The effects of this disorder all depends on the person, and how their body reacts to the issue. People may face, depression, no control of the movement in your own body, and being lost/clueless within yourself. If you are diagnosed with Epilepsy, medication is needed for this disorder in order to stay somewhat controlled and maintain the regulations of your body. If you don't treat yourself…

In the case of idiopathic or constitutional epilepsy there is no neurologic abnormality and no specific cause can be identified. Seizures usually begin between five and twenty years of age, but they may start later in life. In the case of symptomatic epilepsy we know the causes. These might vary on a wide range. The most common causes are congenital abnormalities and perinatal injuries, metabolic disorders (withdrawal from alcohol, or drugs, uremia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia), trauma, tumors…