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Facts About Epilepsy
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 cause of an epileptic seizure is not known. It may be the direct result of a brain injury or a heredity factor.
Anyone can develop epilepsy; it occurs across all ages and all races of people. Epilepsy is quite common, affecting 1 in every 120 adults in the US alone. Whether a person will be epileptic or not depends on his seizure threshold, (an individual's resistance level to seizures). A low seizure threshold means the person is more prone to having seizures for no reason. Such a person can easily develop a seizure when an apparently mild outside event triggers it. A person with a high seizure threshold is likely to get a seizure due to a serious outside factor, like a head injury. This means that almost ANYONE CAN HAVE A SEIZURE IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE RIGHT. Often, a seizure may not immediately follow an injury. It may take place after 6-10 months, though there is no known cause for this delay.
Causes:
The causes of epilepsy can be classified into three groups. Each group is characterized by a different type of seizure.
Symptomatic epilepsy: In this kind of epilepsy, there is a known cause for the seizure. This may include a head injury, a stroke, or a scar on the brain. Infections like meningitis can also lead to an epileptic seizure. A scan often reveals the cause and treatment is started accordingly.
Idiopathic epilepsy: There is no known reason for this type of epileptic seizure, except a low seizure threshold. This person has no disabilities and leads a normal life. Response to treatment is fairly good among such patients.
Cryptogenic epilepsy: When a doctor rules out the previous two kinds of epilepsy, he or she may deduce that the seizure is cryptogenic. So, it is surmised that underlying physical reasons that need to be investigated are causing the seizures.
Making a diagnosis can be tricky because there are no obvious symptoms in epilepsy. The person having the seizure can remember little of what happens during that time. Therefore, it is helpful to get information from someone who has seen the seizure happening. Blood tests, EEG, CT scans, and MRI scans provide additional information.
New cases of epilepsy are most likely to occur in children during the first year of their lives. This tendency gradually declines until the child reaches 10 years, after which it stabilizes.
The people who are most vulnerable to an epileptic attack include:
-Underweight babies
-Babies with abnormal brain structures
-People who have suffered a bleeding into the brain
-People who have had a serious brain injury
-People with cerebral palsy
-People with mental handicaps
-Children who have had febrile seizures
-People with a family history of seizures
Treatment:
Around 70% of the people with epilepsy are treated with anti-epileptic drugs (AED's). AED's only prevent seizures; they do not cure epilepsy. The type of AED and the dosage needed depends on the type of seizure. Some people experience a decrease in the tendency towards seizures as they age. Sadly, there are people who never achieve control over their epilepsy in spite of receiving the most suitable treatment.
About the Author
Gray Rollins is a writer for EpilepsyExpert.com. To learn more about epilepsy and epilepsy symptoms, visit us.
What steps can I take to become an EMT?
My name is Brian Hackel and I am from Scarsdale, NY. I am interested in participating in classes to become an EMT in the future. I am certified by the Greenwich American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR (Infants, Children, and Adults,- including the use of an AED), and Emergency/Disaster Services. I have also assisted in blood drives and participated in First Aid Stand By teams for events including marathons and bicycle races. I have always wanted to become an EMT and I'm willing to do what it takes to make this happen.
Unfortunately, I am only 16 years old. I was hoping that I could find out what steps I would have to take to become an EMT that are offered at my age. I'm willing to take any classes and do any work that will allow me to do so. If classes are not available to someone my age, I would greatly appreciate any possible information on where classes for someone my age would be offered. Thank you very much for your time.
Start by contacting a nearby volunteer ambulance service. Some allow teen volunteers.
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