Epilepsy Flashcards
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Recurrent paroxymal (sudden periodic display of symptoms)
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Epilepsy
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Often idiopathic, sometimes a brain tumor or scar tissue from trauma
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Etiology of Epilepsy
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Range from almost imperceptible alteration of consciousness to complete loss
Sometimes tonic-clonic convulsions, a cry, a fall
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Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy
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From patient history and signs and symptoms
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Diagnosis of Epilepsy
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Antiepileptic drugs, Education, Surgery to isolate or remove affected areas
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Treatment for Epilepsy
