What Are The Symtoms Of Epilepsy?

• Generalized seizures:
       All areas of the brain (the cortex) are involved in a generalized seizure.
       Sometimes these are referred to as grand mal seizures.
• To the observer, the
        person experiencing such a seizure may cry out or make some sound,
        stiffen for some seconds, then have rhythmic movements of the arms and
        legs. Often the rhythmic movements slow before stopping.
• Eyes are generally
        open.
• The person may not
        appear to be breathing. The person is often breathing deeply after an
        episode.
• The return to consciousness
        is gradual and should occur within a few moments.
• Loss of urine is
        common.
• Often people will be
        confused briefly after a generalized seizure.

• Partial or focal seizures:
       Only part of the brain is involved, so only part of the body is affected.
       Depending on the part of the brain having abnormal electrical activity,
       symptoms may vary.  
• If the part of the
        brain controlling movement of the hand is involved, for example, then
        perhaps only the hand may show rhythmic movements or jerking.
• If other areas of the
        brain are involved, symptoms might include strange sensations or small
        repetitive movements such as picking at clothes or lip smacking.
• Sometimes the person
        with a partial seizure appears dazed or confused. This may represent a
        partial complex seizure. The term complex is used by doctors to
        describe a person who is between being fully alert and unconscious.

• Absence or petit mal
       seizures: These are most common in childhood.
• Impairment of
        consciousness is present with the person often staring blankly.
• Repetitive blinking or
        other small movements may be present.
• Typically, these
        seizures are brief, lasting only seconds. Some people may have many of
        these in a day.
• Other seizure types
        exist, particularly in very small children.


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Epilepsy is one of the oldest neurological disorder and conditions from very old time. Some of the myths relate epilepsy caused by a supernatural condition. Epilepsy is classify as the propensity to have chronic seizure or fits, the terms epilepsy and epileptic seizer disorder are the same. During a the epileptic seizure unexpected quick alteration in the behavior like, the loss of awareness and the trouble of the movement, loss of sensation, mood or loss of mental function take place.

The following are the indication and symptoms that may be a sign of epilepsy. A complete medical screening is recommended, if someone have these signs and symptoms present. the symptoms contain, short phase of become unconscious or confused memory, fraction of blank staring , sudden stiffening or falls for no deceptive reason, brief periods of no response to questions or instructions, a convulsion with or without a fever, muscle jerks of arms, legs or body, repeated movements that look out of place or unnatural, shaky movements in babies, sudden fear, anger or panic for no reason, dazed behavior; having difficulty to talk or communicate for a short period of time, episodes of blinking or chewing at inappropriate times, unusual changes in the way things look & feel, sound, smell.