Myoclonus

Definition and Description According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, (2014) epilepsy is a physical condition that occurs when there is sudden, brief change in how the brain works. When the brain cells are not working properly, a person's consciousness, movement or actions may be alters for a short time, also called a seizure (NICHCY, 2010). A seizure occurs when an abnormal amount of electrical discharge happen in a group of neurons in the brain (Wilner, 2008). Every now and then…

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…

Unexpected mental and physical properties such as abnormal heart beat, foaming of the mouth, eyes rolling back, abnormal 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…

Annotated Bibliography Works Cited Page: “Othello, the Moor of Venice” Dahl, Joanne, and Tobias Lundgren. “Behavior Analysis Of Epilepsy: Conditioning Mechanisms, Behavior Technology And The Contribution Of ACT.” The Behavior Analyst Today 6.3 (2005):191-202. PsycARTICLES. Web. 1 Oct. 2015. This article provides a view into the symptoms, mechanics, and scientific study behind epilepsy and epileptic fits. The strongest points that would pertain to my research paper are its evidence on how…

Epilepsy is classified as a central nervous system disorder otherwise known as a neurological disorder, this means nerve cell activity in the brain is disorganized caused by an electrical disturbance thus triggering seizures, unusual behavior, odd symptoms and abnormal sensations. Another name for epilepsy is seizure. Epilepsy can start within a person at any age but is more common in young children and the elderly. According to Mayo Clinic, “About 1 in 26 people in the United States will…

2. Whilst obtaining an accurate history from the reliable source, I would ask some of the following questions, as provided within the textbook and epilepsy foundation website; Where did the event occur - while asleep, eating, playing? What was the childs behaviour like during the event, how were they moving, were they still breathing, did they stop breathing at any point? How long did the event last – has this occurred previously, if so when? How did the child appear following the event – how…

The article Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Status Epilepticus is a report of a case in which an adolescent boy with epilepsy was admitted to the hospital in critical condition because of a prolonged period of status epilepticus. Status epilepticus (SE) is defined as, “An epileptic seizure that lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or near-constant state of having seizures. Status epilepticus is a health crisis, and requires immediate treatment.” (Medicinenet.com) The adolescent boy had…

Introduction Matthew 17:15-16 states, “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t heal him” (NLT). Epilepsy is a lifelong disorder that causes seizures. It affects approximately sixty-five million people across the world. Of that sixty-five million, three million people reside in the United States. Epilepsy is the fourth most prevalent neurologic disorder in the world…

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…