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Epilepsy Management. An Overview

Title: Epilepsy Management. An Overview

Seminar Paper , 2018 , 12 Pages , Grade: 1.2

Autor:in: Patrick Kimuyu (Author)

Medicine - Pathology
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This report will provide a comprehensive overview on epilepsy.

Epilepsy is defined as a brain disorder which occurs when neurons convey abnormal signals owing to interruptions in the process of generating electrochemical impulses. Ordinarily, neurons operate in a highly coordinated order to produce human feelings, thoughts and actions. This neuronal activity is impaired in epileptic conditions in which strange behavior, sensations and emotions occur leading to muscle spasms, convulsions or even loss of consciousness.

In practice, epilepsy is characterized by seizures in which neurons fire signals repeatedly. It is reported that during a seizure, the neural system can produce more than 500 signals within a second, and this attributable to the abnormal activity of the nerve clusters in the brain.

Historically, epilepsy is known as the oldest mental illness to be identified by man. It dates back to 400 B.C when Hippocrates described it as a brain disorder. Currently, epilepsy has become an enormous challenge to the global public healthcare because it is not curable. This implies that, the management of epilepsy poses challenge to physicians although surgery techniques and medicines help in controlling seizures in 80 percent of epileptic patients. It is estimated that 2.5 million individuals in the US have been diagnosed with epilepsy. However, experiencing a single seizure does not necessarily suggest epilepsy. This is why a comprehensive diagnosis is required in determining epilepsy and the different forms of seizures, in order to adopt the most appropriate treatment option.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Etiology of Epilepsy
  • Pathophysiology of Epilepsy
    • Ictogenesis
    • Epileptogenesis
  • Types of Epileptic Seizures
    • Partial Seizures
      • Simple Partial Seizures
      • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Seizures
      • Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
      • Myoclonic Seizures
      • Atonic Seizures
      • Absence Seizures
      • Tonic Seizures

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of epilepsy, encompassing its causes, physiological mechanisms, and treatment approaches. The report delves into the definition of epilepsy, its historical context, and its impact on global public healthcare.

  • The definition and history of epilepsy
  • The etiology of epilepsy, including genetic factors, head trauma, infectious diseases, and developmental disorders
  • The pathophysiology of epilepsy, focusing on the mechanisms of ictogenesis and epileptogenesis
  • The classification and characteristics of different types of epileptic seizures, including partial and generalized seizures
  • The role of epilepsy in global public healthcare

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction establishes the definition and historical context of epilepsy, highlighting its significant impact on global public healthcare. It emphasizes the challenges associated with managing epilepsy, despite advancements in medical treatments. The section on the etiology of epilepsy examines various factors believed to contribute to the onset of the condition, including genetic factors, head trauma, infectious diseases, and developmental disorders. The pathophysiology of epilepsy is explored, focusing on the two principal mechanisms of ictogenesis and epileptogenesis. The chapter on types of epileptic seizures provides a detailed description of the classification and characteristics of partial and generalized seizures, including the various subtypes of each category.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this report include epilepsy, pathophysiology, seizures, ictogenesis, epileptogenesis, partial seizures, generalized seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, genetic factors, head trauma, infectious diseases, developmental disorders, public healthcare, and medical treatment.

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Title
Epilepsy Management. An Overview
College
Egerton University
Grade
1.2
Author
Patrick Kimuyu (Author)
Publication Year
2018
Pages
12
Catalog Number
V388405
ISBN (eBook)
9783668624528
ISBN (Book)
9783668624535
Language
English
Tags
epilepsy pathophysiology partial seizures generalized seizures drug therapy diagnosis
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Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2018, Epilepsy Management. An Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388405
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