Characteristics of epilepsy
What are two characteristics of epilepsy?
What are the characteristics of seizures?
What are the five classifications of epilepsy?
What are three symptoms of epilepsy?
- uncontrollable jerking and shaking, called a “fit”
- losing awareness and staring blankly into space.
- becoming stiff.
- strange sensations, such as a “rising” feeling in the tummy, unusual smells or tastes, and a tingling feeling in your arms or legs.
What is the main cause of epilepsy?
Abnormalities in the brain, including brain tumors or vascular malformations such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and cavernous malformations, can cause epilepsy. Stroke is a leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than age 35.
What triggers epilepsy?
What is one of the main symptom of epilepsy?
What is the first stage of epilepsy?
This phase happens right before a seizure starts and is a warning that it is about to happen. The symptoms come on quickly and may only last a few seconds. If you have an aura, you may have: Deja vu (a sense that something has happened before when it hasn’t)
Who is at risk for epilepsy?
What are the 4 stages of a seizure?
- Early ictal (the “aura”)
What are the 4 types of seizures and their symptoms?
What are the 4 types of seizures?
What is the difference between seizure and epilepsy?
A seizure is a single occurrence, whereas epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by two or more unprovoked seizures.
How is epilepsy diagnosed?
This is the most common test used to diagnose epilepsy. In this test, electrodes are attached to your scalp with a paste-like substance or cap. The electrodes record the electrical activity of your brain.