Epilepsy - Seizure

A seizure is caused by abnormal electric shocks in the brain. It can range from a seizure to disconnection phenomena. 5 to 10% of people will have at least one seizure during their lifetime. Epilepsy occurs when the convulsions or seizures are repeated due to a chronic process. This may be due to brain injuries (trauma, sequelae of meningitis, tumors, etc.). When there is no identified cause, it is called idiopathic epilepsy. Symptoms range from tonic-clonic seizures (disconnection, stiffness, muscle spasms), complex partial seizures (repetitive movement of a particular area), absences, etc. It will be diagnosed with the clinical symptoms, laboratory tests and tests such as an electroencephalogram, tomography, etc. Treatment in the acute phase involves the administration of anticonvulsant medications. If you have more than one episode, maintenance therapy will generally be prescribed to prevent relapses. In cases that do not respond to standard treatment, deep sedation (coma induced) may be necessary.