{"id":1053,"date":"2024-02-21T19:26:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T15:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/epilepcy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T16:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:33:21","slug":"epilepcy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/en\/epilepcy\/","title":{"rendered":"Epilepsy: What is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1053\" class=\"elementor elementor-1053 elementor-284\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9795ac1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9795ac1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b7b764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b7b764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"422\"><strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"161\">Epilepsy<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"192\">neurological disorder<\/strong> caused by <strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"246\">temporary disruptions in brain activity<\/strong>. It manifests through <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"291\">recurrent seizures<\/strong>, which may take various forms \u2014 from convulsions and loss of consciousness to brief changes in sensation, behavior, or perception.<\/p><\/div><div><p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"643\">Epilepsy affects people differently. Seizures can be <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"497\">frequent or rare<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"517\">mild or severe<\/strong>, but thanks to <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"552\">modern medicine<\/strong>, the condition is largely <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"593\">manageable<\/strong> with proper <strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"642\">treatment and ongoing monitoring<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><div><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"968\">It is essential to understand that <strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"779\">epilepsy does not limit a child\u2019s intellectual abilities or their potential to live a full life<\/strong>. With <strong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"810\">quality medical care<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"838\">professional awareness<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"869\">psychological support<\/strong>, many children with epilepsy can <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"945\">learn, grow, play, and achieve success<\/strong> just like their peers.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa6ea2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"caa6ea2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d265ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d265ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1760\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1054\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.webp 1760w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-600x269.webp 600w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1024x459.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-768x344.webp 768w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2-1536x689.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1760px) 100vw, 1760px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2824ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c2824ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912d98f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"912d98f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Epilepsy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4144de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4144de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1114\">Based on how abnormal electrical activity begins and spreads in the brain, seizures are generally classified as:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1206\"><li data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1146\"><p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1146\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1146\">Focal (partial) seizures<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1173\"><p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1173\">Generalized seizures<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1206\"><p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1206\"><strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1206\">Seizures of unknown origin<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af9a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3af9a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425c23c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"425c23c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Focal Seizures\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d887d54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d887d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1331\">These occur when excessive electrical activity is limited to a <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1330\">specific part of the brain<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1366\">Two main types of focal seizures:<\/p><ol data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1963\"><li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1689\"><p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1421\"><strong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1419\">Focal seizures without loss of consciousness<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1689\"><li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1456\"><p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1456\">Consciousness is preserved.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1547\"><p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1547\">May involve emotional changes or altered sensations (sight, smell, taste, hearing).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1689\"><p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1689\">Can cause involuntary movements in one part of the body (e.g., hand or leg), or sensations like tingling, dizziness, or flashing lights.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1963\"><p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1738\"><strong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1736\">Focal seizures with impaired awareness<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1963\"><li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1783\"><p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1783\">Consciousness is altered or impaired.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1850\"><p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1850\">The person may appear disconnected from their surroundings.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1963\"><p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1963\">Often involves <strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1895\">repetitive behaviors<\/strong> such as lip-smacking, hand rubbing, chewing, or swallowing motions.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2040\">Understanding focal seizure symptoms requires careful clinical observation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feb559a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"feb559a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2ca12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b2ca12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Generalized Seizures\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36cb8d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36cb8d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2161\">These seizures involve <strong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2127\">both sides of the brain<\/strong> from the outset. Six major types:<\/p><ol data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"3228\"><li data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2443\"><p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2200\"><strong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2198\">Absence seizures (Petit mal)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2443\"><li data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2227\"><p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2227\">Common in children.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2303\"><p data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2303\">Brief loss of awareness for a few seconds, often with a fixed stare.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2362\"><p data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2362\">Eyelid fluttering and slight eye rolling may occur.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2443\"><p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2443\">The child usually resumes activity immediately with no memory of the event.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2578\"><p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2468\"><strong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2466\">Tonic seizures<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2578\"><li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2536\"><p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2536\">Muscle stiffening, often affecting the back, arms, and legs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2578\"><p data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2578\">May cause sudden falls and injuries.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2722\"><p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2619\"><strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2617\">Atonic seizures (Drop attacks)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2722\"><li data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2686\"><p data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2686\">Sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to unexpected collapse.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2722\"><p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2722\">Also known as \u201cdrop seizures.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2825\"><p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2748\"><strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2746\">Clonic seizures<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2825\"><li data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2825\"><p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2825\">Rhythmic, repeated jerking movements affecting the neck, face, or arms.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2918\"><p data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2854\"><strong data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2852\">Myoclonic seizures<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2918\"><li data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2918\"><p data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2918\">Sudden, brief muscle jerks, typically in the arms or legs.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3228\"><p data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2962\"><strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2960\">Tonic-clonic seizures (Grand mal)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3228\"><li data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2993\"><p data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2993\">The most dramatic form.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3088\"><p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3088\">Begins with body stiffening (tonic phase), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3162\"><p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3162\">May involve a loud cry, tongue biting, or loss of bladder control.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3228\"><p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3228\">Full recovery can take 10\u201330 minutes after the seizure ends.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4910cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4910cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644dc13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"644dc13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1-1024x472.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1058\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1-1024x472.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1-600x276.webp 600w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1-768x354.webp 768w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tesak-1.webp 1411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7330188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7330188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4cfeea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4cfeea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2310f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2310f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3447\">Epileptic seizures result from <strong data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3362\">excessive electrical activity in the brain\u2019s neurons<\/strong>. Seizures can affect any function controlled by the brain, and symptoms may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3819\"><li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3490\"><p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3490\">Temporary confusion or disorientation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3531\"><p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3531\">Blank stares or &#8220;frozen&#8221; expressions<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3592\"><p data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3592\">Involuntary movements of the arms and legs (convulsions)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3627\"><p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3627\">Impaired or lost consciousness<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3819\"><p data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3658\">Psychological symptoms like:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3819\"><li data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3674\"><p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3674\"><strong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3674\">D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3708\"><p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3708\"><strong data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3708\">Distorted time perception<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3734\"><p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3734\"><strong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3734\">Dream-like states<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3787\"><p data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3787\">Emotional disturbances like fear, anger, anxiety<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3819\"><p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3819\">Hallucinations or delusions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"4004\">Symptoms vary depending on the seizure type. In most cases, individuals tend to experience the <strong data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3951\">same type of seizure repeatedly<\/strong>, leading to consistent symptoms during each episode.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e11b822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e11b822\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07ed97f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"07ed97f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner-1024x489.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1057\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner-1024x489.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner-600x286.webp 600w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner-768x367.webp 768w, https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/nshanner.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d94734c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d94734c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fe8a2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fe8a2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnostic Methods for Epilepsy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0164b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0164b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4160\">Diagnosis is mainly based on <strong data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4121\">clinical evaluation during a seizure<\/strong> and identifying <strong data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4159\">underlying causes<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4194\">Common diagnostic tools include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4402\"><li data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4281\"><p data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4281\"><strong data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4228\">EEG (Electroencephalogram)<\/strong> \u2013 Detects abnormal electrical activity in the brain.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4282\" data-end=\"4402\"><p data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4402\"><strong data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4312\">CT (Computed Tomography)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4353\">MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)<\/strong> \u2013 Help identify structural changes in the brain.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4569\">Although clinicians look for specific markers of epileptic syndromes, these are not always visible. In complex cases, <strong data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4546\">video EEG monitoring<\/strong> can be a helpful tool.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4878fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"c4878fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;hosted&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;play_on_mobile&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-hosted-video elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<video class=\"elementor-video\" src=\"https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u0537\u057a\u056b\u056c\u0565\u057a\u057d\u056b\u0561\u0575\u056b-\u0562\u0578\u0582\u056a\u0574\u0561\u0576-\u0561\u0580\u0564\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\u2024.mp4\" autoplay=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" controlsList=\"nodownload\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6e3693 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e6e3693\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04d1b15 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"04d1b15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5051\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5051\" aria-expanded=\"false\">EEG (Electroencephalogram)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5052\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5052\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Are antiepileptic drugs safe?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5053\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5053\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How to prevent epileptic seizures?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5051\" aria-expanded=\"false\">EEG (Electroencephalogram)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5051\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5051\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"340\">There are specific <strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"122\">diagnostic criteria<\/strong> for confirming an <strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"163\">epilepsy diagnosis<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\" \/>To confirm the diagnosis and determine the <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"230\">type of epilepsy<\/strong>, the specialist typically prescribes <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"302\">long-term video EEG monitoring<\/strong>, often including <strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"339\">sleep recording<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"369\"><strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"369\">Diagnosing Epilepsy<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"547\">The physician determines the <strong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"426\">duration of monitoring<\/strong> individually, depending on the <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"475\">specific case<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"507\">suspected seizure type<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"546\">purpose of the assessment<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"754\">Sometimes, a patient presents with \u201cclassic\u201d epileptic seizure symptoms and may even provide video recordings of their episodes. Yet, the long-term <strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"753\">EEG monitoring may not detect any epileptic activity<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1032\">In some cases, the study may need to last <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"825\">up to four or five days<\/strong>, especially when it is crucial to <strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"916\">accurately locate the origin of the seizure activity<\/strong>\u2014for example, prior to <strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"969\">neurosurgical intervention<\/strong>, when it is necessary to identify the <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1031\">epileptogenic focus<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1157\">All EEG recordings are carefully analyzed by an <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1100\">epileptologist<\/strong>, following a thorough <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1156\">consultation for each patient<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5052\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Are antiepileptic drugs safe?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5052\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5052\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"410\">Modern pharmacology has advanced to the point where the side effects of medications have been minimized almost to zero. Physicians carefully select the appropriate drug by considering factors such as the patient\u2019s sex, age, accompanying medical conditions, and other relevant aspects. For example, during pregnancy, medications that could negatively affect the fetus are avoided.<\/p><p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"452\">Long-term safety of antiepileptic drugs:<\/p><p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"629\">When prescribing therapy, doctors always weigh the benefits against the risks, ensuring that the benefits clearly outweigh any potential harm. The treatment must be effective.<\/p><p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"860\">For instance, if a patient\u2019s seizures have completely stopped while on a medication but they experience numerous side effects and poorly tolerate the therapy, this is an indication to switch medications despite its effectiveness.<\/p><p data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"986\">The same antiepileptic drug can have different levels of effectiveness in different patients with the same type of epilepsy.<\/p><p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1032\">Therefore, the doctor always inquires about:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1125\"><li data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1061\"><p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1061\">The frequency of seizures,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1099\"><p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1099\">The patient\u2019s tolerance to therapy,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1125\"><p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1125\">The overall well-being,<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1242\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">and based on these factors decides whether to continue with the current medication, reduce, or increase the dosage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5053\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How to prevent epileptic seizures?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5053\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5053\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div><p data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"289\">It is estimated that up to 25% of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable. The most effective way to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy is to avoid head injuries, particularly by reducing the risk of falls, traffic accidents, and sports-related injuries.<\/p><p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"324\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/> For children, it is important to:<\/p><p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"359\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/>\u00a0 Strictly follow a daily routine,<\/p><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"395\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/> Avoid disrupting nighttime sleep,<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"429\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/> Choose a proper, balanced diet,<\/p><p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"462\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/> Protect against head injuries,<\/p><p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"462\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"CToWUd\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYyEpnSZcnMiF-SlNq29IRx3iGn1dsQptFO3zW2iNKx8fVQD8LGZeYNe9lIHjxWSgRU4uRxvCx1S2lMgLdTSc7VxGVYQBe3HWpJiqd3qKcNu3cPEITA1A=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-bit=\"iit\" \/> Timely treat any illnesses, especially infectious diseases.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94270cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"94270cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epilepsy is a neurological disorder caused by temporary disruptions in brain activity. It manifests through recurrent seizures, which may take various forms \u2014 from convulsions and loss of consciousness to brief changes in sensation, behavior, or perception. Epilepsy affects people differently. Seizures can be frequent or rare, mild or severe, but thanks to modern medicine, the condition is largely manageable with proper treatment and ongoing monitoring. It is essential to understand that epilepsy does not limit a child\u2019s intellectual abilities or their potential to live a full life. With quality medical care, professional awareness, and psychological support, many children with epilepsy can learn, grow, play, and achieve success just like their peers. Types of Epilepsy Based on how abnormal electrical activity begins and spreads in the brain, seizures are generally classified as: Focal (partial) seizures Generalized seizures Seizures of unknown origin Focal Seizures These occur when excessive electrical activity is limited to a specific part of the brain. Two main types of focal seizures: Focal seizures without loss of consciousness Consciousness is preserved. May involve emotional changes or altered sensations (sight, smell, taste, hearing). Can cause involuntary movements in one part of the body (e.g., hand or leg), or sensations like tingling, dizziness, or flashing lights. Focal seizures with impaired awareness Consciousness is altered or impaired. The person may appear disconnected from their surroundings. Often involves repetitive behaviors such as lip-smacking, hand rubbing, chewing, or swallowing motions. Understanding focal seizure symptoms requires careful clinical observation. Generalized Seizures These seizures involve both sides of the brain from the outset. Six major types: Absence seizures (Petit mal) Common in children. Brief loss of awareness for a few seconds, often with a fixed stare. Eyelid fluttering and slight eye rolling may occur. The child usually resumes activity immediately with no memory of the event. Tonic seizures Muscle stiffening, often affecting the back, arms, and legs. May cause sudden falls and injuries. Atonic seizures (Drop attacks) Sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to unexpected collapse. Also known as \u201cdrop seizures.\u201d Clonic seizures Rhythmic, repeated jerking movements affecting the neck, face, or arms. Myoclonic seizures Sudden, brief muscle jerks, typically in the arms or legs. Tonic-clonic seizures (Grand mal) The most dramatic form. Begins with body stiffening (tonic phase), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase). May involve a loud cry, tongue biting, or loss of bladder control. Full recovery can take 10\u201330 minutes after the seizure ends. Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures Epileptic seizures result from excessive electrical activity in the brain\u2019s neurons. Seizures can affect any function controlled by the brain, and symptoms may include: Temporary confusion or disorientation Blank stares or &#8220;frozen&#8221; expressions Involuntary movements of the arms and legs (convulsions) Impaired or lost consciousness Psychological symptoms like: D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu Distorted time perception Dream-like states Emotional disturbances like fear, anger, anxiety Hallucinations or delusions Symptoms vary depending on the seizure type. In most cases, individuals tend to experience the same type of seizure repeatedly, leading to consistent symptoms during each episode. Diagnostic Methods for Epilepsy Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical evaluation during a seizure and identifying underlying causes. Common diagnostic tools include: EEG (Electroencephalogram) \u2013 Detects abnormal electrical activity in the brain. CT (Computed Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) \u2013 Help identify structural changes in the brain. Although clinicians look for specific markers of epileptic syndromes, these are not always visible. In complex cases, video EEG monitoring can be a helpful tool. https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u0537\u057a\u056b\u056c\u0565\u057a\u057d\u056b\u0561\u0575\u056b-\u0562\u0578\u0582\u056a\u0574\u0561\u0576-\u0561\u0580\u0564\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\u2024.mp4 EEG (Electroencephalogram) Are antiepileptic drugs safe? How to prevent epileptic seizures? EEG (Electroencephalogram) There are specific diagnostic criteria for confirming an epilepsy diagnosis.To confirm the diagnosis and determine the type of epilepsy, the specialist typically prescribes long-term video EEG monitoring, often including sleep recording. Diagnosing Epilepsy The physician determines the duration of monitoring individually, depending on the specific case, the suspected seizure type, and the purpose of the assessment. Sometimes, a patient presents with \u201cclassic\u201d epileptic seizure symptoms and may even provide video recordings of their episodes. Yet, the long-term EEG monitoring may not detect any epileptic activity. In some cases, the study may need to last up to four or five days, especially when it is crucial to accurately locate the origin of the seizure activity\u2014for example, prior to neurosurgical intervention, when it is necessary to identify the epileptogenic focus. All EEG recordings are carefully analyzed by an epileptologist, following a thorough consultation for each patient. Are antiepileptic drugs safe? Modern pharmacology has advanced to the point where the side effects of medications have been minimized almost to zero. Physicians carefully select the appropriate drug by considering factors such as the patient\u2019s sex, age, accompanying medical conditions, and other relevant aspects. For example, during pregnancy, medications that could negatively affect the fetus are avoided. Long-term safety of antiepileptic drugs: When prescribing therapy, doctors always weigh the benefits against the risks, ensuring that the benefits clearly outweigh any potential harm. The treatment must be effective. For instance, if a patient\u2019s seizures have completely stopped while on a medication but they experience numerous side effects and poorly tolerate the therapy, this is an indication to switch medications despite its effectiveness. The same antiepileptic drug can have different levels of effectiveness in different patients with the same type of epilepsy. Therefore, the doctor always inquires about: The frequency of seizures, The patient\u2019s tolerance to therapy, The overall well-being, and based on these factors decides whether to continue with the current medication, reduce, or increase the dosage. How to prevent epileptic seizures? It is estimated that up to 25% of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable. The most effective way to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy is to avoid head injuries, particularly by reducing the risk of falls, traffic accidents, and sports-related injuries. 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It manifests through recurrent seizures, which may take various forms \u2014 from convulsions and loss of consciousness to brief changes in sensation, behavior, or perception. Epilepsy affects people differently. Seizures can be frequent or rare, mild or severe, but thanks to modern medicine, the condition is largely manageable with proper treatment and ongoing monitoring. It is essential to understand that epilepsy does not limit a child\u2019s intellectual abilities or their potential to live a full life. With quality medical care, professional awareness, and psychological support, many children with epilepsy can learn, grow, play, and achieve success just like their peers. Types of Epilepsy Based on how abnormal electrical activity begins and spreads in the brain, seizures are generally classified as: Focal (partial) seizures Generalized seizures Seizures of unknown origin Focal Seizures These occur when excessive electrical activity is limited to a specific part of the brain. Two main types of focal seizures: Focal seizures without loss of consciousness Consciousness is preserved. May involve emotional changes or altered sensations (sight, smell, taste, hearing). Can cause involuntary movements in one part of the body (e.g., hand or leg), or sensations like tingling, dizziness, or flashing lights. Focal seizures with impaired awareness Consciousness is altered or impaired. The person may appear disconnected from their surroundings. Often involves repetitive behaviors such as lip-smacking, hand rubbing, chewing, or swallowing motions. Understanding focal seizure symptoms requires careful clinical observation. Generalized Seizures These seizures involve both sides of the brain from the outset. Six major types: Absence seizures (Petit mal) Common in children. Brief loss of awareness for a few seconds, often with a fixed stare. Eyelid fluttering and slight eye rolling may occur. The child usually resumes activity immediately with no memory of the event. Tonic seizures Muscle stiffening, often affecting the back, arms, and legs. May cause sudden falls and injuries. Atonic seizures (Drop attacks) Sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to unexpected collapse. Also known as \u201cdrop seizures.\u201d Clonic seizures Rhythmic, repeated jerking movements affecting the neck, face, or arms. Myoclonic seizures Sudden, brief muscle jerks, typically in the arms or legs. Tonic-clonic seizures (Grand mal) The most dramatic form. Begins with body stiffening (tonic phase), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase). May involve a loud cry, tongue biting, or loss of bladder control. Full recovery can take 10\u201330 minutes after the seizure ends. Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures Epileptic seizures result from excessive electrical activity in the brain\u2019s neurons. Seizures can affect any function controlled by the brain, and symptoms may include: Temporary confusion or disorientation Blank stares or &#8220;frozen&#8221; expressions Involuntary movements of the arms and legs (convulsions) Impaired or lost consciousness Psychological symptoms like: D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu Distorted time perception Dream-like states Emotional disturbances like fear, anger, anxiety Hallucinations or delusions Symptoms vary depending on the seizure type. In most cases, individuals tend to experience the same type of seizure repeatedly, leading to consistent symptoms during each episode. Diagnostic Methods for Epilepsy Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical evaluation during a seizure and identifying underlying causes. Common diagnostic tools include: EEG (Electroencephalogram) \u2013 Detects abnormal electrical activity in the brain. CT (Computed Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) \u2013 Help identify structural changes in the brain. Although clinicians look for specific markers of epileptic syndromes, these are not always visible. In complex cases, video EEG monitoring can be a helpful tool. https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u0537\u057a\u056b\u056c\u0565\u057a\u057d\u056b\u0561\u0575\u056b-\u0562\u0578\u0582\u056a\u0574\u0561\u0576-\u0561\u0580\u0564\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\u2024.mp4 EEG (Electroencephalogram) Are antiepileptic drugs safe? How to prevent epileptic seizures? EEG (Electroencephalogram) There are specific diagnostic criteria for confirming an epilepsy diagnosis.To confirm the diagnosis and determine the type of epilepsy, the specialist typically prescribes long-term video EEG monitoring, often including sleep recording. Diagnosing Epilepsy The physician determines the duration of monitoring individually, depending on the specific case, the suspected seizure type, and the purpose of the assessment. Sometimes, a patient presents with \u201cclassic\u201d epileptic seizure symptoms and may even provide video recordings of their episodes. Yet, the long-term EEG monitoring may not detect any epileptic activity. In some cases, the study may need to last up to four or five days, especially when it is crucial to accurately locate the origin of the seizure activity\u2014for example, prior to neurosurgical intervention, when it is necessary to identify the epileptogenic focus. All EEG recordings are carefully analyzed by an epileptologist, following a thorough consultation for each patient. Are antiepileptic drugs safe? Modern pharmacology has advanced to the point where the side effects of medications have been minimized almost to zero. Physicians carefully select the appropriate drug by considering factors such as the patient\u2019s sex, age, accompanying medical conditions, and other relevant aspects. For example, during pregnancy, medications that could negatively affect the fetus are avoided. Long-term safety of antiepileptic drugs: When prescribing therapy, doctors always weigh the benefits against the risks, ensuring that the benefits clearly outweigh any potential harm. The treatment must be effective. For instance, if a patient\u2019s seizures have completely stopped while on a medication but they experience numerous side effects and poorly tolerate the therapy, this is an indication to switch medications despite its effectiveness. The same antiepileptic drug can have different levels of effectiveness in different patients with the same type of epilepsy. Therefore, the doctor always inquires about: The frequency of seizures, The patient\u2019s tolerance to therapy, The overall well-being, and based on these factors decides whether to continue with the current medication, reduce, or increase the dosage. How to prevent epileptic seizures? It is estimated that up to 25% of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable. The most effective way to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy is to avoid head injuries, particularly by reducing the risk of falls, traffic accidents, and sports-related injuries. 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It manifests through recurrent seizures, which may take various forms \u2014 from convulsions and loss of consciousness to brief changes in sensation, behavior, or perception. Epilepsy affects people differently. Seizures can be frequent or rare, mild or severe, but thanks to modern medicine, the condition is largely manageable with proper treatment and ongoing monitoring. It is essential to understand that epilepsy does not limit a child\u2019s intellectual abilities or their potential to live a full life. With quality medical care, professional awareness, and psychological support, many children with epilepsy can learn, grow, play, and achieve success just like their peers. Types of Epilepsy Based on how abnormal electrical activity begins and spreads in the brain, seizures are generally classified as: Focal (partial) seizures Generalized seizures Seizures of unknown origin Focal Seizures These occur when excessive electrical activity is limited to a specific part of the brain. Two main types of focal seizures: Focal seizures without loss of consciousness Consciousness is preserved. May involve emotional changes or altered sensations (sight, smell, taste, hearing). Can cause involuntary movements in one part of the body (e.g., hand or leg), or sensations like tingling, dizziness, or flashing lights. Focal seizures with impaired awareness Consciousness is altered or impaired. The person may appear disconnected from their surroundings. Often involves repetitive behaviors such as lip-smacking, hand rubbing, chewing, or swallowing motions. Understanding focal seizure symptoms requires careful clinical observation. Generalized Seizures These seizures involve both sides of the brain from the outset. Six major types: Absence seizures (Petit mal) Common in children. Brief loss of awareness for a few seconds, often with a fixed stare. Eyelid fluttering and slight eye rolling may occur. The child usually resumes activity immediately with no memory of the event. Tonic seizures Muscle stiffening, often affecting the back, arms, and legs. May cause sudden falls and injuries. Atonic seizures (Drop attacks) Sudden loss of muscle tone, leading to unexpected collapse. Also known as \u201cdrop seizures.\u201d Clonic seizures Rhythmic, repeated jerking movements affecting the neck, face, or arms. Myoclonic seizures Sudden, brief muscle jerks, typically in the arms or legs. Tonic-clonic seizures (Grand mal) The most dramatic form. Begins with body stiffening (tonic phase), followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase). May involve a loud cry, tongue biting, or loss of bladder control. Full recovery can take 10\u201330 minutes after the seizure ends. Symptoms of Epileptic Seizures Epileptic seizures result from excessive electrical activity in the brain\u2019s neurons. Seizures can affect any function controlled by the brain, and symptoms may include: Temporary confusion or disorientation Blank stares or &#8220;frozen&#8221; expressions Involuntary movements of the arms and legs (convulsions) Impaired or lost consciousness Psychological symptoms like: D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu Distorted time perception Dream-like states Emotional disturbances like fear, anger, anxiety Hallucinations or delusions Symptoms vary depending on the seizure type. In most cases, individuals tend to experience the same type of seizure repeatedly, leading to consistent symptoms during each episode. Diagnostic Methods for Epilepsy Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical evaluation during a seizure and identifying underlying causes. Common diagnostic tools include: EEG (Electroencephalogram) \u2013 Detects abnormal electrical activity in the brain. CT (Computed Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) \u2013 Help identify structural changes in the brain. Although clinicians look for specific markers of epileptic syndromes, these are not always visible. In complex cases, video EEG monitoring can be a helpful tool. https:\/\/wayoflife.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u0537\u057a\u056b\u056c\u0565\u057a\u057d\u056b\u0561\u0575\u056b-\u0562\u0578\u0582\u056a\u0574\u0561\u0576-\u0561\u0580\u0564\u0575\u0578\u0582\u0576\u2024.mp4 EEG (Electroencephalogram) Are antiepileptic drugs safe? How to prevent epileptic seizures? EEG (Electroencephalogram) There are specific diagnostic criteria for confirming an epilepsy diagnosis.To confirm the diagnosis and determine the type of epilepsy, the specialist typically prescribes long-term video EEG monitoring, often including sleep recording. Diagnosing Epilepsy The physician determines the duration of monitoring individually, depending on the specific case, the suspected seizure type, and the purpose of the assessment. Sometimes, a patient presents with \u201cclassic\u201d epileptic seizure symptoms and may even provide video recordings of their episodes. Yet, the long-term EEG monitoring may not detect any epileptic activity. In some cases, the study may need to last up to four or five days, especially when it is crucial to accurately locate the origin of the seizure activity\u2014for example, prior to neurosurgical intervention, when it is necessary to identify the epileptogenic focus. All EEG recordings are carefully analyzed by an epileptologist, following a thorough consultation for each patient. Are antiepileptic drugs safe? Modern pharmacology has advanced to the point where the side effects of medications have been minimized almost to zero. Physicians carefully select the appropriate drug by considering factors such as the patient\u2019s sex, age, accompanying medical conditions, and other relevant aspects. For example, during pregnancy, medications that could negatively affect the fetus are avoided. Long-term safety of antiepileptic drugs: When prescribing therapy, doctors always weigh the benefits against the risks, ensuring that the benefits clearly outweigh any potential harm. The treatment must be effective. For instance, if a patient\u2019s seizures have completely stopped while on a medication but they experience numerous side effects and poorly tolerate the therapy, this is an indication to switch medications despite its effectiveness. The same antiepileptic drug can have different levels of effectiveness in different patients with the same type of epilepsy. Therefore, the doctor always inquires about: The frequency of seizures, The patient\u2019s tolerance to therapy, The overall well-being, and based on these factors decides whether to continue with the current medication, reduce, or increase the dosage. How to prevent epileptic seizures? It is estimated that up to 25% of epilepsy cases are potentially preventable. The most effective way to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy is to avoid head injuries, particularly by reducing the risk of falls, traffic accidents, and sports-related injuries. 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