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    Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their location and type in the brain, such as temporary confusion, muscle stiffness, twitching, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can begin at any age but is most common in childhood and older adults. While often permanent, epilepsy may improve over time for some individuals.

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    Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their location and type in the brain, such as temporary confusion, muscle stiffness, twitching, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can begin at any age but is most common in childhood and older adults. While often permanent, epilepsy may improve over time for some individuals.

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    Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their location and type in the brain, such as temporary confusion, muscle stiffness, twitching, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can begin at any age but is most common in childhood and older adults. While often permanent, epilepsy may improve over time for some individuals.

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    Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can cause a variety of symptoms depending on their location and type in the brain, such as temporary confusion, muscle stiffness, twitching, or loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can begin at any age but is most common in childhood and older adults. While often permanent, epilepsy may improve over time for some individuals.

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    EPILEPSY - WHY DOES DIVISION

    GO WRONG?
    Nouf Sultan Ahmed Al-Balawi – 441001944
    Dr. ruwaa Dr. weam
    Summary:
    Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that produces recurrent seizures.
    Seizures are brief bursts of electrical activity in the brain that disrupt its normal
    functioning. They can induce a variety of symptoms.
    Epilepsy can begin at any age, although it most commonly begins in childhood or
    persons over the age of 60. It is frequently permanent; however, it can occasionally
    improve gradually over time.

    What is the Epilepsy?


    Epilepsy is a central nervous system illness that produces aberrant brain activity,
    resulting in seizures or episodes of odd behavior and feelings, and sometimes loss
    of consciousness.
    Epilepsy may affect everyone. Males and females of various ethnicities,
    backgrounds, and ages are affected by epilepsy. Sometimes things improve
    gradually over time.
    Epileptic seizures can cause a wide range of symptoms. During an epileptic seizure,
    some people just stare into space for a few seconds, while others shake their arms
    or feet repeatedly. Furthermore, epilepsy cannot be diagnosed only on a single
    episode. To be diagnosed with epilepsy, at least two seizures without a recognized
    trigger must occur within 24 hours of each other.
    Most individuals can be controlled by medicine and, in certain cases, surgery. Some
    patients require lifetime therapy to manage their seizures, while others have
    remission. Some children with epilepsy may recover as they grow older.

    Symptoms:
    Because epilepsy is caused by aberrant brain activity, seizures can disrupt any
    process that the brain coordinates. An epileptic seizure may cause the following
    signs and symptoms:

    1. Temporary perplexity
    2. Muscle stiffness while you look into the emptiness
    3. Uncontrollable arm and leg twitching
    4. Consciousness or awareness loss
    5. Psychological symptoms such as fear, worry, or a sense of déjà vu

    1
    Symptoms vary depending on the type of seizure. In most cases, a person with
    epilepsy usually has the same type of seizure each time; Hence, the symptoms are
    similar from one episode to another.

    Generally, doctors classify epileptic seizures into focal seizures or generalized


    seizures, based on the region from which and how the abnormal brain activity
    begins.

    When should you go to the doctor?


    Seek immediate medical attention in the following situations:
    1. An epileptic seizure lasts more than five minutes.
    2. There is no return to breathing or awareness once the seizure has ended.
    3. Within a short amount of time, a second epileptic episode occurs.
    4. I have a high temperature.
    5. In the case of pregnancy.
    6. Diabetes
    7. Self-harm while having a seizure.
    8. Seizures persist despite anti-seizure medicine.
    9. If this is your first seizure, make an appointment with your doctor.

    References:
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/ar/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/symptoms-
    causes/syc-20350093

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