Epilepsy
Common ConditionNeurological disorder causing recurrent seizures. Manageable with medication in most cases, allowing normal life.
Related specialists:Neurologist
Symptoms
Recurrent seizures
Temporary confusion
Staring spells
Uncontrollable jerking movements
Loss of consciousness
Psychological symptoms (fear, anxiety)
Aura before seizures
Types vary (generalized, focal)
Post-ictal confusion or fatigue
Unusual sensations
Causes
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Often unknown2
Genetic factors3
Head trauma4
Brain conditions (tumors, stroke)5
Infections (meningitis)6
Prenatal brain injury7
Developmental disorders8
Low oxygen at birth9
Mesial temporal sclerosis10
Metabolic disordersTreatments
Anti-seizure medications
Ketogenic diet
Vagus nerve stimulation
Deep brain stimulation
Epilepsy surgery
Responsive neurostimulation
Lifestyle modifications
Seizure diary keeping
Avoiding triggers
Emergency medication (rescue therapy)
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor after any first-time seizure. Call emergency services if a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, consciousness doesn't return, a second seizure follows immediately, or the person is pregnant, diabetic, or injured.
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Epilepsy: Controlled in Most Cases
About 70% of people with epilepsy can become seizure-free with medications. For those who don't respond to medications, other treatments including surgery may help. With proper treatment, most people with epilepsy live normal lives.
"Ang epilepsy ay karaniwang nakokontrol—huwag matakot sa diagnosis."
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