About Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition where a person has repeated seizures due to abnormal brain electrical activity.
Epilepsy symptoms
- fits
- staring spells
- loss of consciousness
- jerking movements
- confusion after seizure
Common causes of Epilepsy
- brain injury
- genetics
- infection
- stroke
- unknown causes
Epilepsy treatment options
- Emergency care for seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, repeated seizures, injury, pregnancy, diabetes, or first-ever seizure.
Safe home care for Epilepsy
- protect from injury during seizure
- do not put anything in mouth
- take medicines regularly
Emergency signs for Epilepsy
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Epilepsy
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Epilepsy.