For a long time, nonepileptic seizures were not believed to involve structural changes in the brain Functional seizures not caused by epilepsy are associated with structural changes in the brain that can be seen using MRI, a new study shows. Scientist have long understood the nonepileptic seizures as the body’s response to mental stressors, such […]
Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures Recurring seizures are the primary symptom of epilepsy. However, the symptoms may change depending on the kind of seizure a patient is suffering from. Below mentioned are some early signs and symptoms of epileptic seizures: Temporary loss of consciousness Muscle jerking, loss of tone, and uncontrolled muscle action Temporary confusion, thinking gets […]
In 2015, 1.2% of the total US population had active epilepsy. This is about 3.4 million people with epilepsy nationwide: 3 million adults and 470,000 children. According to the latest estimates, about 0.6% of children aged 0-17 years have active epilepsy. Think of a school with 1,000 students—this means about 6 of them could have epilepsy. The human brain works by sending […]
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — Earlier this year, North Olmsted’s Brossard Family lost their youngest daughter, Brenna, 25, who passed away suddenly due to an epileptic seizure. Although her cause of death is still undetermined, she likely died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). To honor her, State Rep. Monique Smith (D-Fairview Park) recently introduced […]
NEW YORK – A founder event that took place roughly 800 years ago in Britain gave rise to a risk allele for autosomal dominant childhood epilepsy in the SCN1B gene, new research suggests. The allele was later introduced to Australia, the US, and other parts of the world via British migrants. As reported in the American Journal of […]
A seizure is like a sudden rush of abnormal electrical activity in your brain. Your doctor will likely diagnose epilepsy when you have two or more episodes of seizures with no definite cause. Epilepsy is a condition wherein an individual goes through unprovoked and recurrent seizures. A seizure is like a sudden rush of abnormal electrical activity […]
