Seizures and Epilepsy

Seizures are the result of abnormal activities in the brain that may sometimes go unnoticed. In some cases, the condition can also lead to unconsciousness and convulsions. Epilepsy is a group of related disorders of the brain that are characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. Seizures could come in suddenly and last for a certain amount of time whose duration solely depends on its severity. Seizures can occur just once or recurrently. If they seem to be coming back, it is the sign of epilepsy.

The cause behind seizures are generally unknown, but they do occur in the below cases:

Seizures can be classified into Generalized Seizures and Partial Seizures.

They are the most common type of seizure. It involves stiffening of the limbs followed by jerking of the limbs and face.

Partial seizures begin in specific areas of the brain and spread to the entire region of the brain. 

Epilepsy occurs as a result of abnormal electrical activities originating in the brain

Epilepsy of all types has seizures as a symptom in them. They come as surges of electricity in the patient's brain.

This type of epilepsy is experienced on both sides of the brain.

In focal epilepsy, seizures develop in a particular area on one side of the brain.

Most cases of epileptic seizures are contained and controlled through medication along with restrictions in diet. Cases of seizures and epilepsies that don't subside through changes in diet and medication, surgery is often advised. The type of treatment prescribed would depend on several factors, severity, age, overall health, and medical history.