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How to Understand the Causes of a Person’s Epilepsy and Develop Personalized Care
Understand the Causes of a Person’s Epilepsy
Epilepsy Drugs Increase People’s Risk of Dementia by Up To 60% By Breaking Down Brain Cells
The use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, DZNE. [...]
The Brain and Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system, specifically the brain. In simple terms, our nervous system is a communications network that controls every thought, emotion, impression, memory, and movement, essentially defining who we are. Nerves throughout the body function like telephone lines, enabling the brain to communicate with every part of the body via electrical signals. In epilepsy, the brain’s electrical rhythms have a tendency to become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures.
Symptoms of Seizures: Symptoms that May Indicate a Seizure Disorder
What Causes Seizures? Seizures are changes in the brain’s electrical activity. This change can cause dramatic, noticeable symptoms or it may not cause any symptoms. The symptoms of a severe seizure include violent shaking and a [...]
