EPILEPSY

PRESENTED BY: BURIT SANCHAVANAKIT (EARL)

SECTION: 1204
WHAT IS EPILEPSY?
Epilepsy, is a central nervous system disorder, in which the brain activity
becomes abnormal and causes unusual behaviors, sensation, loss of awareness
and seizures.
CAUSES OF EPILEPSY

Possible Cause of Epilepsy Are:

- Head injuries
- Brain tumors
- Genetic conditions, causing brain injury
- Low oxygen at brith
- Infections (Such as meningitis)
- Stroke
- Abnormal levels of sodium, or blood sugar
- Developmental Disorder (Such as autism)
- Injury before birth (Brain damage from an infection from mother)
SYMPTOMS OF EPILEPSY
Epilepsy caused by abnormal activities inside our brain, seizures can affect any
process that the brain coordinates, and symptoms from seizures include:
- Loss of awareness
- Loss of consciousness
- Temporary Confusion
- Psychic Symptoms (Fear, Anxiety)
- Uncontrolled Movement of Arms and Legs
EPILEPSY TREATMENT
Epilepsy’s treatments mainly focused on
helping people to have less seizures, and
even to stop having seizures completely.

- Medicine – Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs)

- Surgery – Remove to brain part that
causes seizures (Brain Surgery)
- Electronic Devices Usages –
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Ketogenic Diet
ANTI-EPILEPTIC DRUGS (AEDS)
There are many types of AEDs, each one
will be used for different conditions you
have with the seizures, some factors
depending on the types are the types of
seizures you have, your age, or even
thinking about pregnancy.

Some Types of AEDs:

- Sodium Valproate
- Carbamazepine
- Lamotrigine
ANTI-EPILEPTIC DRUGS (AEDS) & SIDE
EFFECTS

Other Types of AEDs: Possible Side Effects of AEDs:

- Levetiracetam - Headaches
- Topiramate - Tremor
- Lack of Energy
AEDs are available in many forms, - Drowsiness
including tablets, capsules, and even - Hair Loss OR Hair Growth
liquids. - Rashes
KETOGENIC DIET
- A diet high in fats, low in protein and
carbohydrates.
- Was the main treatment before the
arrival of AEDs
- Thought to change the levels of chemicals
in the brain, result in less likely chance of
seizures
- MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS HEALTH
CONDITIONS! – Should only be used
under epilepsy specialist and dietitian
supervision only
EPILEPSY PREVENTION
There are ways to prevent you from
developing epilepsy.
- Prevent traumatic brain injuries
- Get vaccinated
- Wash hands often
- Prepare food safely
- Stay Healthy (DURING PREGNANCY)
REFERENCES
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Nazario, B. (25 August 2020). Causes of Epilepsy.
Retrieved From https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/epilepsy-causes#2-5
Author Unknown. (18 September 2020). Treatment -- Epilepsy.
Retrieved From https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/treatment/
Author Unknown. (n.d.). Epilepsy -- Preventing Epilepsy.
Retrieved From https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/preventing-epilepsy.htm