Epilepsy is a disorder that is affecting many people.Basically there are somethings we need to know.We can cure this disease. Let’s see what is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed. It cause seizures.It may occur as a result of trauma ,brain injury,stroke.,brain tumor,any drug abuse,infection of brain.
We can be controlled seizures with treatment with medication. 70 % of epilepsy people can control their seizures with medication. A person diagnosed with epilepsy when they have had two or more seizures. Seizures are the sign of epilepsy.
Over the age of 60 yrs an increased risk for epileptic seizures. Main symptoms of seizures are uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of consciousness, fear and anxiety.Sometimes it include feeling confused,numbness,forgetfulness .Epilepsy can start at any age.chewing actions,absence of mind are some symptoms.
The diagnostic tests are EEG and MRI.We can analyse the type of epilepsy,causes.The treatments are mainly two types.Medication and epileptic surgery . Neuro stimulation is the another treatment.Ketogenic treatment is another useful treatment.We can completely cure this epilepsy.