ILLNESS IN THE

NERVOUS SYSTEM
EPILEPSY
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, the hallmark of which is recurrent, unprovoked
seizures. Many people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure
and may have other symptoms of neurological problemsas well.
Sometimes EEG testing, clinical history, family historyand outlookare
similaramong a group of people with epilepsy. In these situations, their
condition can be defined as a specific epilepsy syndrome.
The human brain is the source of human epilepsy. Although the symptoms of
a seizure may affect any part of the body, the electrical events that
produce the symptoms occur in the brain. The location of that event, how it
spreads and how much of the brain is affected,and how long itlasts all
have profound effects. These factors determine the character ofa seizure
andits impact on the individual. Esssentially, anything the brain can do, it
can do in the form of a seizure.
Having seizures and epilepsy can affect one's safety, relationships, work,
driving and so much more. Public perception and treatment of people with
epilepsy are oftenbigger problems than actualseizures.
CAUSES OF EPILEPSY
Some people with no known cause of epilepsy may have a genetic form of epilepsy. One or

more genes may cause the epilepsy or epilepsy may be caused by the way some genes
work in the brain. The relationship between genes and seizures can be very complex and
genetic testing is not available yet for many forms of epilepsy.
About 3 out of 10 people have a change in the structure of their brains that causes the

electrical storms of seizures.

Some young children may be born with a structural change in an area of the brain that gives

rise to seizures.
About 3 out of 10 children with autism spectrum disorder may also have seizures. The exact

cause and relationship is still not clear.

Infections of the brain are also common causes of epilepsy. The initial infections are treated

with medication, but the infection can leave scarring on the brain that causes seizures at a
later time.
People of all ages can have head injuries, though severe head injuries happen most often in

young adults.
In middle age, strokes, tumors and injuries are more frequent.

In people over 65, stroke is the most common cause of new onset seizures. Other conditions

such as Alzheimers disease or other conditions that affect brain function can also cause
seizures.
TREATMENTS
Ketogenetic treatment
Lesionectomy
Vagus nerve stimulation
 MY REACTION
Epilepsy is not a disease but rather the symptom of
an underlying neurological condition. Even if its not
a disease its still serious because it causes
invulontary muscle movements and seizures.
Even it is serious it is still curable. You will undergo
series of treatments to cure this disorder.