Epilepsy is a슬롯 머신 사이트 추천neurological disorder, a chronic disease of the brain, characterised by chronic, recurrent seizures, unconsciousness, and involuntary bowel and bladder movements.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Known locally as 슬롯사이트fits슬롯사이트� or 슬롯사이트devi,슬롯사이트� epilepsy is often a poorly understood disorder in India and one often mired in superstition. As per WHO, 50 million people around the world are currently living with epilepsy. Seventy percent of epilepsy cases respond to treatment. But the poor availability of antiepileptic drugs and social stigma surround the disease has left three-fourths of the people living with epilepsy living in low and middle-income families devoid of treatment. Lack of awareness about the causes, symptoms and treatment of disorder has made people take recourse in superstitions and religions, consulting local witch doctors and shamans for treatment instead of doctors. On November 17, WHO observes World Epilepsy Day to dispel some of the ignorance surrounding the disease and to improve the quality of life of millions incapacitated by the illness.

What Is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain, where the person experiences recurrent seizures, unconsciousness and loss of bladder and bowel control on a regular basis. It슬롯사이트s non-contagious.

The disorder is caused by excessive electrical discharges in the brain cells. Seizures are not the only indicator of epilepsy, since other health conditions like high fever or hypoglycaemia can cause them. However, having two or more unprovoked seizures in one슬롯사이트s lifetime is an indicator. Untreated epilepsy can cause grave consequences such as injury and death.

It슬롯사이트s one of the oldest recognised health conditions in the world, with earliest mentions of it dating back to 4000 BC. It also happens to be one of the commonest neurological disorders in the world.

There슬롯사이트s considerable fear, misunderstanding and stigma surround epilepsy, which can impact people슬롯사이트s quality of life. By increasing people슬롯사이트s understanding of the disease and facilitating better treatment, they can be dispelled.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천This Electronic Device Could Stop Epileptic Seizures.

What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy?

Characteristics of the epileptic seizures depend on where the disturbance starts first and how it spreads. Some of the common, temporary symptoms include:

  • Seizures

  • Loss of awareness

  • Disturbances of movement

  • Loss of sensation such as vision, hearing and taste

  • Loss of cognitive functions/li>

    What Causes Epilepsy?

    In six out of 10 cases, the cause of epilepsy is idiopathic or of unknown causes.

    Secondary epilepsy or symptomatic epilepsy could be caused by:

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  • Brain malformations at birth

  • Head injury

  • Brain tumour

  • Stroke

  • Brain infections such as meningitis and encephalitis

  • Central nervous system infections

What Are The Complications of Epileptic Seizures?

People who suffer from epileptic seizures tend to injure themselves more from falls. They also run the risk of suffering from psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. What is Epidiolex? Here슬롯사이트s Everything You Need To Know About The Marijuana-Derived Drug for Epilepsy.

People suffering from epilepsy also are three times more likely to die a premature death, according to WHO. The chances of injuries, falls, burns, drowning, etc. are more. The highest rates are found in low-and-middle-income societies and in rural areas.

How is Epilepsy Treated?

Epilepsy can be easily treated. Recent studies on low-and-middle income families, 70 percent of epilepsy cases respond favourably to treatment with anti-epileptic drugs.

A ketogenic diet has proved to be quite beneficial in controlling and treating epilepsy. Vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy surgeries, deep brains stimulation and cannabis oil treatment are all viable options for treatment.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 17, 2018 08:41 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).