A seizure is a disorder in which the electrical activity of the brain increases abnormally and severely... This disorder can cause a wide range of symptoms including loss of consciousness, uncontrollable body movements, muscle stiffness and changes in consciousness... We will discuss the symptoms and treatment methods of a seizure in the following... What is a seizure and how does it happen? A seizure is a sudden and uncontrolled event of electrical activity in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, emotions, and level of consciousness. Epilepsy is defined as having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart with no known cause. caused by an infection such as meningitis or another disease... However, many times the cause of seizures is unknown... Most types of seizures can be controlled with medication... However, seizure management can affect the patient's daily treatment and therapeutic solutions... Noor Ali Neurology Clinic will help you to regain your health as soon as possible by using the latest and most advanced equipment in the world.... Make an appointment... Know the types of seizures Seizures are divided into two main categories based on the location of the abnormal activity of neurons in the brain: 1 .... focal seizure 2 .... general convulsions ### Focal seizures A focal seizure is caused by electrical activity in an area of the brain. This type of seizure can occur with or without loss of consciousness. Accordingly, focal seizures with impaired consciousness and focal seizures without impaired consciousness are examined in two separate categories. Consciousness or symptoms you feel while sleeping You are.. People with this type of seizure may appear awake, but stare at movement and move their arms again and not react.. mouthing, repeating certain words, or walking in a circle... Also, they may not remember the seizure or even know that it happened to them... Was it a seizure or not?.. #### Focal seizure without impaired consciousness These seizures may change emotions....During this type of seizure, people may suddenly feel angry, happy, or sad....Some people have nausea or unusual feelings that are hard to describe....These seizures may lead to difficulty speaking and involuntary movement of a body part such as an arm or leg....It may also cause sudden seizures and sensory symptoms such as sudden tremors...which seem to involve all areas of the brain from the beginning. Generalized seizures are called different types of generalized seizures are: - Tonic-clonic seizures - Absence seizures #### Tonic-clonic seizure Tonic-clonic seizures are one of the most common types of seizures that occur in all ages, including children and adults. These seizures are usually accompanied by loss of consciousness, stiffness and body tremors. The stages of tonic-clonic seizures are: 1... Tonic phase: in this phase all the muscles of the body tighten... this phase usually lasts 10 to 30 seconds... 2... clonic phase: in this phase the body starts to tremble... this phase usually lasts 30 to 60 seconds but sometimes longer... 3... post-seizure phase: in this phase the person regains consciousness and returns to the state before the seizure... this phase usually lasts 30 minutes... in this phase confusion and pain Musculoskeletal is common... #### Absence seizures Absence seizures are one of the types of generalized seizures that are more common in children. These seizures usually begin between the ages of 4 and 12 and are often accompanied by staring into the distance, frequent blinking, twitching, or facial tic movements.. Loss of consciousness and inattention. After the seizure ends, the person quickly returns to normal and usually does not feel tired or weak. According to the type of seizure, its intensity and area Which part of the brain is affected can be different. But some common symptoms of seizures are: - Loss of consciousness Uncontrollable body movements, such as rocking, jumping, or rolling - Muscle stiffness - Staring at a point - Changes in heart rate or breathing - sweating - Urine or stool leakage In some cases, seizures may be accompanied by warning signs that occur before the seizure begins. These warning signs can include: - A feeling of anxiety or fear - Headache - Vision change - Change in taste or smell - Nausea or vomiting - Changes in hearing Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs What causes seizures? Seizures may occur for various reasons.... Below are some of the most important causes of seizures: - Aneurysm - Brain tumors - Cerebral hypoxia (lack of oxygen) - Severe concussion - Degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia - Use of drugs and alcohol (including prescription drugs, recreational drugs and even caffeine) - Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol Eclampsia (a disease in which high blood pressure can cause seizures in pregnant women) - Electrolyte problems, especially low sodium (hyponatremia), calcium or magnesium - Fever, especially severe seizures (these seizures are very common in children, and having them increases the risk of having seizures or epilepsy in the future) - Genetic disorders (conditions you have at birth that you inherit from one or both parents) - Hormone-related changes, for example, catamenial epilepsy can affect people with menstrual cycles, causing seizures to occur more frequently at certain points in the cycle.. - Infections (especially encephalitis or meningitis).. Infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.... - Inflammation from autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your brain). - Metabolic problems, especially high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) - Mental health problems (known as psychotic seizures) such as conversion disorder - Problems in the structure of the brain (especially problems that arise from birth) - Stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) - Poisons (such as carbon monoxide poisoning or heavy metal poisoning) How is a seizure diagnosed?. A neurologist can diagnose a seizure based on the symptoms you've had and certain diagnostic tests. These tests may help confirm whether you're having a seizure and, if so, what's causing it... An important part of the seizure diagnosis process is finding out whether Whether there is a focal point or not... The focal point of the seizure refers to the specific area where the seizure begins... Placing a seizure in the treatment of a seizure can make a big difference in the treatment of a seizure... The main goal in treating a seizure is to find the best possible treatment method to stop the seizure with the least complications. - Drug treatment - Surgery - Change of lifestyle ### Treatment of seizures with drugs Seizure treatment often involves the use of anti-epileptic drugs. Most people with epilepsy do not have seizures after only taking one or two drugs. It can cause liver damage or neurologists take into account the patient's condition, including the number of seizures, age and other factors. Along with medication, some lifestyle changes can help control seizures. These changes include: - Avoiding alcohol and drugs - Sufficient sleep - Stress management - Following a healthy diet last word The neurology and neurology specialized center will welcome you dear ones with the benefit of neurologists and seizure diagnosis and treatment facilities....