Seizures
Seizures are abnormal changes in electrical activity in the brain. They can either cause noticeable, dramatic symptoms or none at all. The symptoms generally associated with it are control loss and violent shaking. In other cases, they may also cause people to hallucinate. Because seizures can potentially lead to injuries or could be a sign of underlying medical conditions, it’s critical for those who experience them to seek treatment, or they may end up with serious complications.
Some risk factors that may give rise to a seizure are alcohol withdrawal, brain infection, brain injury, brain defect, choking, substance use or abuse, electrolyte imbalance, electric shock, epilepsy, abnormally elevated blood pressure, stroke, and brain tumor. There are also different seizure types: focal-aware, focal-impaired, generalized onset, and unknown onset. They can happen individually or together, lasting anywhere between seconds to minutes.
The treatment options for seizures usually depend on their underlying cause. However, by addressing the problem directly, it’s possible not only to ease the symptoms but prevent them from happening. Medications, surgical procedures, and nerve stimulation are some methods of treating seizures. In milder cases, lifestyle changes and dietary improvements are more than enough.
