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Seizure Disorders

by: Bryan Mae H Degorio, RNcsllfi

Seizure disorders

- the brain's electrical activity is periodically disturbed, resultingin some degree of temporary brain dysfunction.-some seizures cause uncontrollable shaking and loss of consciousness, but more often, people simply stop moving orbecome unaware of what is happening.-normal brain function requires an orderly, organized,coordinated discharge of electrical impulses. Electrical impulsesenable the brain to communicate with the spinal cord, nerves, andmuscles as well as within itself. Seizures may result when the brain'selectrical activity is disrupted.

Two basic types of seizures

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Epileptic (idiopathic)-

These seizures have no apparent cause (or trigger)and occur repeatedly. These seizures are called a “seizuredisorder” or “epilepsy.”-It often begins at the age of 20 and rarele begin otthe age of 30

2. Nonepileptic (secondary epilepsy)

-These seizures are triggered (provoked) by a disorderor another condition that irritates the brain. In children, afever can trigger a nonepileptic seizure.-

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures

-Certain mental disorders can cause symptomsthat resemble seizures.

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