Introduction If epilepsy is suspected, one should consult a neurologist for clarification. There are a number of diagnostic options available for the diagnosis of epilepsy. Other diseases that cause similar symptoms can also be excluded. For further treatment it is important to know what type of epilepsy it might be, so a careful examination of … Diagnosis of epilepsy
Generalized seizures Generalized epilepsies are characterized by the fact that both halves of the brain are involved, which leads to disturbances of muscle tone and consciousness.The generalization can be primary, i.e. from the beginning, or secondary. The latter means that the discharges start in a focus and only secondarily spread to the rest of the … Generalized seizures | Symptoms of epilepsy
Special forms 1 Rolando’s epilepsy: Rolando’s epilepsy occurs in children between 3 and 12 years of age. It is characterized by its occurrence during sleep, which is characterized by salivation, inhibition of speech, and muscle twitches (cloning) on one side of the face, which can spread to the rest of the body (generalization). In most … Special forms | Symptoms of epilepsy
Introduction In epilepsy, a distinction is made between generalized and focal seizures. The latter can be further divided into simple focal, complex focal and secondary generalized seizures. In addition, there are special forms which have characteristics of both types of seizures. Important terms in connection with epilepsy concern the description of seizures. These include the … Symptoms of epilepsy
Symptoms of nocturnal epilepsy The typical symptoms of nocturnal epilepsy include the image of an epileptic seizure as most people imagine it when they think of epilepsy. The epileptic seizure begins with a very strong increase in muscle tone, i.e. a sudden tightening of all muscles, which manifests itself as a cramp. It can also … Symptoms of nocturnal epilepsy | Symptoms of epilepsy
Definition Keppra® is the trade name of the drug Levetiracetam. This is a drug from the group of antiepileptic drugs. It is used for the treatment, especially the prevention of epileptic seizures. Approval Keppra® contains an active ingredient and is therefore used as a monotherapy for the treatment of focal seizures from the age of … Keppra®
Overdose An overdose of Keppra® can cause various symptoms. These include somnolence, aggression and reduced consciousness. In the worst case an overdose can also lead to respiratory depression and coma. Especially the shortness of breath can, if not treated quickly, also lead to death of the patient. An overdose is treated by flushing the stomach … Overdose | Keppra®
Pregnancy The use of Keppra® during pregnancy should be avoided if possible. It cannot be excluded that Keppra® increases the risk of birth defects or diseases of the unborn child. Animal experiments have probably shown that the drug has a negative effect on reproduction. If the patients are indeed pregnant or if there is a … Pregnancy | Keppra®
Synonym Seizure Definition An epileptic seizure is a temporary malfunction of the nerve cells of the whole brain or parts of it. Typical of a seizure is the sudden onset of the dysfunction, which can manifest itself for example by muscle twitches, but also by sensitive symptoms such as tingling. The epileptic seizure is clinically … Epileptic seizure
Forms of seizures The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) classified the various seizure patterns and epilepsies. Therapy is then carried out according to this classification. A characteristic feature of focal seizures is that they originate from a very specific area of the brain. This location can be, for example, a brain scar resulting from a … Forms of seizures | Epileptic seizure
Status epilepticus A status epilepticus is described as such if a seizure lasts longer than ten minutes or if there is a series of seizures between which no complete recovery can take place. In addition, the series must last longer than half an hour. The status epilepticus is a life-threatening event and an emergency doctor … Status epilepticus | Epileptic seizure
Stress as a trigger Stress alone can cause seizures. In general, however, these are not epileptic but non-epileptic, psychogenic or dissociative seizures, usually in the context of a serious psychosomatic illness. In people with epilepsy, the frequency of epileptic seizures may be increased in phases of severe mental stress. Alcohol as trigger Alcohol itself does … Stress as a trigger | Epileptic seizure
