What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition in which a person experiences repeated seizures or fits due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden jerking or shaking of the body
- Loss of awareness
- Staring spells
- Temporary confusion
- Uncontrollable movements
- Sudden fall followed by unconsciousness
Types of Seizures
✔ Generalized Seizures
Affect both sides of the brain.
- Tonic-clonic (full body shaking)
- Absence seizures (blank staring)
✔ Focal Seizures
Affect one part of the brain.
- Simple focal (awareness preserved)
- Complex focal (impaired awareness)
Causes of Epilepsy
- Brain injury
- Stroke
- Genetic conditions
- Infections (meningitis)
- Brain tumors
- Unknown cause (in many cases)
Treatment Options
- Anti-epileptic medications
- Lifestyle adjustments
- Avoiding triggers like lack of sleep or stress
- Surgery (for some severe cases)
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy
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