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brain structures, limbic system, treatment of epilepsy, central nervous system, seizure disorder, epilepsy, brain disorder involving recurrent seizures, epilepsy, disorder involving repeated seizures of any type, seizures, "fits", episodes of disturbed brain function that cause changes in attention, behavior, abnormal electrical excitation, in the brain, seizures, related to a temporary condition, exposure to drugs, withdrawal from certain drugs, abnormal levels of sodium, glucose, in the blood, repeated seizures, not recur once the underlying problem is corrected, in other cases, injury, brain, stroke, head injury, brain tissue to be abnormally excitable, people, an inherited abnormality affects nerve cells, in the brain, leads to seizures, no cause, the more common causes, seizures, idiopathic, no identifiable cause, begin between age 5, occur at any age, no other neurologic abnormalities present, a family history of epilepsy, seizures, developmental, genetic conditions present at birth, injuries near birth, in this case, seizures, begin in infancy, early childhood, metabolic abnormalities, affect people of any age, diabetes complications, electrolyte imbalances, kidney failure, uremia, toxic accumulation of wastes, nutritional deficiencies, phenylketonuria, pku, cause seizures in infants, metabolic diseases, inborn error of metabolism, use of cocaine, amphetamines, alcohol, certain other recreational drugs, withdrawal from alcohol, withdrawal from drugs, particularly barbiturates, benzodiazepines, brain injury, affect any age, most common in young adults, most likely to occur brain membranes, seizures, begin, 2 years, injury, early seizures, 2 weeks of injury, not necessarily indicate that chronic, ongoing, seizures, epilepsy, tumors, brain lesions that occupy space, hematomas, affect any age, common after age 30, partial, focal, seizures most common initially, progress to generalized tonic-clonic seizures, disorders affecting the blood vessels, stroke, tia, most common cause of seizures after age 60, degenerative disorders, senile dementia alzheimer type, similar organic brain syndromes, mostly affect older people, infections, affect people of all ages, a reversible cause of seizures, brain infections, meningitis, encephalitis, produce seizures, brain abscess, acute severe infections of any part, chronic infections, neurosyphilis, complications of aids, immune disorders, seizure disorders affect, 0.5%, the population, 1.5-5.0%, the population, seizure in lifetime, epilepsy, affect people of any age, risk factors, family history of epilepsy, head injury, condition that causes, brain, following factors, present a risk, worsening of seizures, a previously well-controlled seizure disorder, pregnancy, lack of sleep, skipping doses of epilepsy medications, use of alcohol, recreational drugs, certain, prescribed medications, illness, severity of symptoms, vary greatly from simple staring spells to loss of consciousness, violent convulsions, event is stereotyped, same thing over, over, patients have many different types of seizures that cause different symptoms each time, type of seizure a person experiences depends on a variety of factors, the brain affected, individual response, an aura consisting of a strange sensation, tingling, smell, emotional changes, occurs, people, prior to each seizure, seizures, occur repeatedly, explanation, symptoms of generalized seizures, generalized seizures affect, the brain, petit mal, grand mal seizures, petit mal seizures, minimal, no movements, except, "eye blinking", appear, a blank stare, brief sudden loss of awareness, conscious activity, last seconds, recurs, occurs most often, childhood, decreased learning, child often thought to be day-dreaming, tonic-clonic, grand mal, seizures, whole body, violent muscle contractions, rigid, stiff, affects a major portion, loss of consciousness, breathing stops temporarily, "sighing", incontinence of urine, tongue, cheek biting, confusion following the seizure, weakness following the seizure, todd's paralysis, symptoms of partial seizures, partial seizures affect only a portion, the brain, simple partial, focal, seizures, muscle contractions of a specific body part, abnormal sensations, have nausea, sweating, skin flushing, dilated pupils, have other focal, localized, partial complex seizures, automatism, automatic performance of complex behaviors, conscious awareness, abnormal sensations, have nausea, sweating, skin flushing, dilated pupils, have other focal, localized, recalled, inappropriate emotions, changes in personality, alertness, not lose consciousness, olfactory, smell, gustatory, taste, hallucinations, impairments, epilepsy is focused, in the temporal lobe, the brain, diagnosis of epilepsy, seizure disorders, a history of recurrent seizures of any type, a physical examination, a detailed neuromuscular examination, abnormal brain function related to specific areas, the brain, an electroencephalograph, eeg, a reading, the electrical activity, in the brain, confirm, various types of seizures, indicate the location, the lesion causing the seizure, eegs, normal in between seizures, it necessary to, prolonged eeg monitoring, various blood tests to rule out other temporary, reversible causes, seizures, a cbc, a blood chemistry, blood glucose, liver function tests, kidney function tests, infectious diseases, a csf, cerebrospinal fluid, analysis, location, the problem, a head ct, mri scan, a lumbar puncture, spinal tap, disorders, symptoms resembling seizures include transient ischemic attacks, tias, rage, panic attacks, disorders that cause loss of consciousness, treatment of seizures, please see seizures, first aid, an underlying cause, recurrent seizures, infection, has been identified, stop the occurrence of further seizures, surgical repair of tumors, brain lesions, treatments, oral anti-convulsants, reduce the number of future seizures, response is individual, medication used, dosage, have to be adjusted repeatedly, type of medicine used depends on the seizure type, seizure types respond well to one medication, respond poorly, made worse, by others, follow-up depends on the seizure type, medications used, medications need to be monitored, side effects, blood levels, patients, use of several medications, still be inadequate, refractory epilepsy, such people, benefit from brain surgery to remove the abnormal brain cells, causing the seizures, a vagal nerve stimulator is implanted, in the chest, reduce the number of seizures, patients should wear medical alert jewelry so that prompt medical treatment, a seizure occurs, stress, having seizures, a caretaker of someone, seizures, helped by joining a support group, in these groups, members share common experiences, epilepsy, support group, epilepsy a chronic, lifelong condition, medications reduced, eliminated over time, certain types of childhood epilepsy resolve, improve, a seizure-free period of 4 years, indicate that reduction, elimination of medications is possible, death, permanent brain damage from seizures is rare, occur seizure is prolonged, seizures occur close together, status epilepticus, death, brain damage, most often, prolonged lack of breathing, resultant death of brain tissue from lack of oxygen, cases of sudden, unexplained death in patients, epilepsy, serious injury, occur, a seizure occurs, driving, operating dangerous equipment, activities restricted, poorly, controlled seizure disorders, infrequent seizures, not severely restrict the person's lifestyle, work, school, recreation, not necessarily need to be restricted, prolonged seizures, numerous seizures, complete recovery between them, status epilepticus, injury from falls, bumps, self-inflicted bites, injury from having a seizure driving, operating machinery, inhaling fluid, lungs, subsequent aspiration pneumonia, permanent brain damage, stroke, learning, side effects of medications, many anti-epileptic medications cause birth defects, women wishing to, become pregnant should alert doctor in advance, adjust medications, call local emergency number, the first time a person has had a seizure, a seizure is occuring in someone, a medical id bracelet, instructions explaining what to, case of someone who has had seizures, ambulance, of these emergency situations, longer seizure than the person, has, an unusual number of seizures, repeated seizures over a few minutes, repeated seizures where consciousness, normal behavior is not regained between them, status epilepticus, any new symptoms occur, side effects of medications, drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, sedation, nausea/vomiting, rash, loss of hair, tremors, abnormal movements, coordination, generally, no known way, prevent epilepsy, adequate diet, sleep, abstinence from drugs, alcohol, decrease the likelihood of precipitating a seizure, epilepsy, reduce the risk of head injury by wearing helmets, risky activities, help lessen the chance of developing epilepsy.