status epilepticus

Synonyms in a broader sense Grand mal seizure Epileptic seizures Occasional attack Introduction The word epilepsy comes from the ancient Greek epilepsy, which means “the seizure” or “the assault”. Epilepsy is a clinical picture which, strictly speaking, may only be described as such if at least one epileptic seizure – convulsion – occurs with a … Epilepsy

Causes Here the reason for epilepsy is divided into three categories. There is idiopathic epilepsy, which describes a congenital, i.e. genetic, cause. For example, a mutation in an ion channel in the brain can lower the seizure threshold. There is also symptomatic epilepsy, in which structural and/or metabolic reasons can explain the epilepsy. These include: … Causes | Epilepsy

Types of seizures There are many different types of divisions. One classification attempt comes from the International League against Epilepsy. Here the disease is divided into focal, generalized, non-classifiable epileptic seizures. In the case of focal epilepsy, there is a further subdivision based on the state of consciousness of the individual. Thus, a distinction can … Types of seizures | Epilepsy

Diagnosis Already after an epileptic seizure has occurred, a careful examination must be performed. This examination will determine whether there is an increased probability that further seizures could follow. Genetic causes, as well as structural and metabolic reasons are examined in detail and, if possible, diagnosed or excluded.The diagnostic procedure is structured as follows: The … Diagnosis | Epilepsy

Treatment In the drug therapy of epilepsy, a distinction must first be made between two groups. On the one hand, there are drugs that must be taken daily by the affected persons and which act as a prophylaxis to avoid seizures. On the other hand, there are drugs that are for the acute case, i.e. … Treatment | Epilepsy

Epilepsy bracelet Many patients suffering from epilepsy wear a so-called epilepsy bracelet. On this wristband, apart from the fact that they are epileptics, they are usually also told what drugs they need to be treated with during a seizure and other data that can be important for the treatment of a seizure, such as allergies. … Epilepsy bracelet | Epilepsy

Epilepsy and sports – Is that possible? It is no longer a secret that sport has a positive effect on the body and the psyche. This is also true for epilepsy patients, as it not only keeps the body fit, but also reduces the risk of developing depression. In the past, it was assumed that … Epilepsy and sports – Is that possible? | Epilepsy

Epilepsy and migraine – What are the connections? For a long time, research underestimated the connection between migraine and epilepsy. It was only a few years ago that research and understanding of the exact interaction of these two diseases began.Migraine can sometimes precede an epileptic seizure and is then described as aura. It is even … Epilepsy and migraine – What are the connections? | Epilepsy

Epilepsy in children As in adults, the forms of epilepsy in children are divided into idiopathic, usually with a genetic background, and symptomatic forms. The symptomatic epilepsies are mostly based on changes in the cerebral cortex, inflammatory diseases or complications during birth. In children, they are associated with an increased risk of developmental disorders up … Epilepsy in children | Epilepsy

Febrile convulsion Febrile convulsions are short epileptic seizures that occur after the first month of life and are associated with an elevated body temperature as part of an infection. Here it is important that the infection does not affect the central nervous system and that no seizures may have occurred before without the fever being … Febrile convulsion | Epilepsy