Epilepsy and Seizures

What is Epilepsy and Seizures?

Epilepsy happens as a result of abnormal electrical brain activity, also known as a seizure, kind of like an electrical storm inside your head. And because your brain controls so much, a lot of different things can go wrong. You may have periods of unusual behaviors, feelings and sometimes loss of awareness.

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Epilepsy and Seizures, which may include

Staring.
Jerking movements of the arms and legs.
Stiffening of the body.
Loss of consciousness.
Breathing problems or breathing stops.
Loss of bowel or bladder control.
Falling suddenly for no apparent reason, especially when associated with loss of consciousness.

Complications

Difficulty learning.
Breathing in food or saliva into the lungs during a seizure, which can cause aspiration pneumonia.
Injury from falls, bumps, self-inflicted bites, driving, or operating machinery during a seizure.
Permanent brain damage (stroke or other damage).
Side effects of medicines.

Causes

There are many possible causes of epilepsy, including an imbalance of nerve-signaling chemicals called neurotransmitters, tumors, strokes, and brain damage from illness or injury, or some combination of these. In the majority of cases, there may be no detectable cause for epilepsy.

Prevention

Prevent traumatic brain injuries.
Lower the chances of stroke and heart disease.
Get vaccinated.
Wash your hands and prepare food safely.
Stay healthy during your pregnancy.

Risk factors

Age. The onset of epilepsy is most common in children and older adults, but the condition can occur at any age.
Family history.
Head injuries.
Stroke and other vascular diseases.
Dementia.
Brain infections.
Seizures in childhood.

How is it treated?

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Surgical approaches to manage seizures include: Removing the part of your brain where the seizures start. Disconnecting brain nerve cell communication to stop the spread of seizures to other areas of your brain. Using a laser to heat and kill the nerve cells where the seizures begin.

Consult with experienced Doctors

MGMCH is home to some of the most eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective arenas and are renowned for developing
innovative and revolutionary procedures

Dr. Rajendra Singh Jain

Professor & HOD

Experience30years

QualificationMD, DM (Neurology), FRCP (London, Edin, Glasg), FIAN
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Dr. Amit Agarwal

Professor

Experience9years

QualificationMD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
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Dr. Gaurav Goyal

Professor

Experience 9years

QualificationMBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)
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Dr. Balveen Singh

Assistant Professor

Experience5years

QualificationMD General Medicine (Gold medalist), DM Neurology Post-Doctoral fellowship in Epilepsy
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