Epilepsy: Signs and Symptoms

Filipa Novais*

Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, University Psychiatry Department, Lisbon, Portugal

* Author for correspondence: fnovais@campus.ul.p

Abstract

Commentary

Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by moderate seizures. Epilepsy can change from a relatively short period of time to an acute phase of seismic stress due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These pieces can bring real wounds, either directly as broken bones or by causing injuries. In epilepsy, seizures will recur frequently and may not be immediately obvious. Abolished seizures triggered by a specific cause, for example, an injury are not considered to be a seizure. People with epilepsy may be treated differently in different parts of the world and may experience varying levels of embarrassment because of their condition. The subtle tool of epileptic seizures is a powerful and miraculous neuronal action on the cerebrum cortex that can be seen in the human electroencephalogram (EEG). The explanation for this occurrence in most cases of epilepsy is unclear (idiopathic); other conditions occur as a result of traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain cancer, brain disease, or joint birth deficiency known as epileptogenesis. The genetic mutations found are directly related to the small number of cases. Conclusions include skipping various conditions that may cause comparable manifestations, for example, blurring, and determining whether a single cause of fainting is present, such as alcohol leaks or electrolyte problems. This can be eliminated mainly by brain scan and blood tests. Epilepsy can always be diagnosed with an electroencephalogram (EEG), but routine tests do not prevent the condition. Epilepsy due to various complications can be prevented. About 80% of incidents occur in the created environment. In 2015, an estimated 125,000 people died, an increase from 112,000 in 1990.

Epilepsy is common in the elderly. In the created world, new cases often occur in children and adults alike. In the case of dementia, onset is more common in older children and adolescents due to differences in recurrence of the underlying causes. In many parts of the world, those with epilepsy are limited in their ability to drive or are not allowed to drive until they have been released from prisons for some time. The word epilepsy comes from the ancient Greek word, “to hold, to hold, or to burden”. The most common types (60%) of seizures are seizures involving forced muscle contraction. In this case, 33% start out as an initial abnormal seizure, contributing to both mental states and debilitating perception. 66% start out as moderate seizures (affecting one part of the brain) that may progress to a seizure. Muscle movement can begin at the junction of certain muscles and extend to the junction of the muscles when it is known as the Jacksonian walk. Automatisms can occur, which are unintentional exercises and routine annoying developments such as licking lips or complex exercises, for example, trying to find something. There are six types of epilepsy: tonic-clonic, tonic, clonic, myoclonic, nonattendance, and atonic seizures. It all involves the loss of consciousness and often happens suddenly.

Acknowledgment

The authors are grateful to the journal editor and the anonymous reviewers for their helpful comments and suggestions.

Declaration of Conflicting Interests

The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest for the research