Epilepsy is a neurological condition. Occasionally, it occurs in the brain a disorder that causes seizures.
Epilepsy is usually caused by trauma, injury or brain tumor. Vascular disease, poisoning or an anomaly of birth are also causes of the disease.
The epilepsy is treated with appropriate drugs. The patient should also avoid situations encouraging crises and get enough sleep. A majority of treated epilepsy can live seizure-free, some will have occasional seizures. The treatment is ineffective, however, for 5% of epileptics. Physical activity or sport non violent is recommended.
A partial crisis, seven times out of ten, attacks only a part of the body and is manifested by twitching.
An epileptic seizure ''widespread'' is usually manifested by a loss of consciousness, muscle twitching and convulsions. The crisis may last from several seconds to several minutes. After the crisis, the epileptic is sometimes confused and needs rest. No medical intervention is needed unless there are injuries or if the seizure lasts more than fifteen minutes.
A witness to the crisis ensures patient safety. He slips a pillow under his head and neck loose clothing. He makes sure there are no objects around that could hurt the patient. The witness waits the end of the crisis, he does not attempt to control the patient. After the crisis, the witness offers to bring the patient into a place for him to rest. Do not stress and even leave at the patient's request.
24 avril 2010
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