Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a range of other conditions that cause someone to have repeated fits known as seizures. It is not a single medical condition. During a seizure, electric impulses in the brain are disrupted and cause the brain and the body to behave strangely. The severity of the seizures can range from a few seconds to losing consciousness.

Epilepsy is normally not a life threatening experience though physical injury can occur because of the seizures. In very rare cases does epilepsy cause death. When this happens, it is known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Causes of Epilepsy

The brain is a delicate mix of brain cells, electrical impulses and special chemical. Any damage to this may result in a seizure. Though a third of epilepsy causes are not known, the following conditions may cause it:

1. Stokes,
2. Cerebral tumors
3. drug and alcohol abuse,
4. birth defects,
5. conditions that affect the structure of the brain, like cerebral palsy,
6. problems during birth,
7. infectious conditions that can damage the brain, such as meningitis, and
8. head injuries,

Some people are thought to have a problem with their genes.

Seizure incidences can be triggered by any of the following:

• Flashing lights in some people can cause fits,
• Stress,
• Lack of sleep,
• Health conditions that cause a fever,
• Illegal drugs like cocaine, or heroine, and
• Binge drinking alcohol

There are many symptoms of epilepsy depending on the type of severity of the seizure. Some of these include:

• Experiencing twitching on one side of your body,
• Muscles in your arms, legs and face may become stiff,
• Smacking of the lips,
• Making random noises,
• Experiencing changes in the way things look, smell, feel, taste or sound, and
• Chewing or swallowing

Treatment and Prevention of Epilepsy

The majority of people with epilepsy can be successfully treated with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Though they do not cure epilepsy, they do not prevent seizures from occurring. AED’s work by either altering the electric transmissions in the brain, or altering the chemicals in your brain in a way that reduces the chance of seizure.

In serious cases of epilepsy, surgery, ketogenic diets or vagus nerve stimulation may be considered. This is normally if the epilepsy continues for long periods.

The best way to control epilepsy is to avoid epilepsy triggers. This can include stress, and heavy drinking. It can take years of hard work to control epileptic fits. As long as one avoids heavy alcohol and drug use, it can be possible to control serious epileptic fits. However, Miracles for Men recommends that you visit your physician to find the best means of treatment and prevention.

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