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Epilepsy (Fits)
Epilepsy occurs because of abnormal electrical brain movement, otherwise called a seizure, similar to an electrical storm inside your head. Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease of the brain that influences individuals of all ages.
There are two main categories of epileptic seizures:
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Generalized seizures.
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Partial (focal) seizures.
Around 50 million individuals worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological illnesses globally.
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Signs and symptoms of Fits
Seizure symptoms can vary widely. Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal activity in the brain, seizures can affect any process that your brain coordinates. Seizure signs and symptoms may include:
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Temporary confusion
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A staring spell
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Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs
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Loss of consciousness or awareness
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Psychic symptoms such as fear, anxiety
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Symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure. In most cases, a person with epilepsy will tend to have the same type of seizure each time, so the symptoms will be similar. Epilepsy has no identifiable cause in about half the people with the condition
Causes of Fits:
Genetic influence: Some types of epilepsy, which are categorized by the type of seizure you experience or the part of the brain that is affected. but for most people, genes are only part of the cause of epilepsy.
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Head trauma: Head trauma as a result of a accident or other traumatic injury which can lead to epilepsy.
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Brain conditions: Brain conditions that cause damage to the brain, such as brain tumors or strokes, can cause epilepsy. Stroke is a leading cause of epilepsy in adults.
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Infectious diseases: Infectious diseases, such as meningitis, AIDS and viral encephalitis, can cause epilepsy.
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Prenatal injury: Before birth, babies are sensitive to brain damage that could be caused by several factors, such as an infection in the mother, poor nutrition or oxygen deficiencies. This brain damage can result in epilepsy or cerebral palsy.
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Developmental disorders: Epilepsy can sometimes be associated with developmental disorders, such as autism and neurofibromatosis.
Epilepsy treatment in AS Rao Nagar with medications or sometimes surgery can control seizures for the majority of people with epilepsy. Some people require lifelong treatment to control seizures, but for others, the seizures eventually go away. Some children with epilepsy may outgrow the condition with age.
After getting diagnosed by epilepsy doctors in Hyderabad, you have several options to go through the treatment at Best Neurology Clinic in AS Rao Nagar. Medication, a special diet, an implant that works on your nerves and surgery could all help you feel better.
Treatment:
The best Treatment for Fits includes medication known as anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and medical procedures to eliminate a small part of the brain that is causing the seizures. a procedure to place a tiny electrical device inside the body that can assist with controlling seizures.