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Epilepsy Demystified: Symptoms, Seizures, Types and Treatment Options

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Epilepsy is a long-term neurological condition where seizures recur due to abnormal electrical signals in the brain. These seizures can vary, with focal seizures starting in one area of the brain and generalized seizures affecting the brain more broadly. Diagnosing epilepsy involves looking at your medical history, symptoms, and tests like EEG or brain scans to get a clear picture. Treatment usually includes medications to control seizures, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes surgery. If you remain seizure-free for 2 to 4 years, your doctor might gradually lower your medication and consider stopping it altogether.

Source: The American journal of patient health info.

DOI: 10.69512/ajphi.v1i2.78

Authors: Gauri Adhikari, Preeti Kharel, Aakriti Karki

Institutions: Nepalese Army Institute of Health Services, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4403798488

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