Epileps

Created by:
Thi Trinh, Alenny Solis, Jennifer
Roldan, Kevin Cuevas, Edward
Pluma, Sheldon Sanders, and Vu
Nguyen.

What is Epilepsy?
-

A neurological brain disorder

Almost any disease that affects the central nervous system is
potentially capable of producing epilepsy

-Most people with epilepsy live a full life span

-Famous people with EPilepsy

History of Epilepsy

Earliest Recordings
Famous people like Julius Ceasar,
Napoleon, Joan of Arc, and Isaac
Newton had epilepsy.
In the times before Hippocrates
people believed that the disorder
was sent by the gods.
In the Hippocratic times people
believed that epilepsy had a natural
cause.
In the Christian middle ages, people
thought that epilepsy was the work
of the devil, evil spirits and demons.

How it was Cured

Offer sacrifices, take part in

religious acts
Dietetics (structured lifestyle),
herbal medicine
Prayer, Fasting, offering
sacrifices, undergoing
exorcisms

Epilepsy Internationally
Epilepsy is more common in people of
Hispanic Backgrounds than the non-Hispanics
Active Epilepsy is more common in whites than in
blacks
Lifetime Prevalence is higher in blacks than in
whites
An estimated 1.5% of Asian Americans are living
with Epilepsy today
CAUSES? unknown, may be related to social and

Types of
Epilepsy

Epilepsy Syndrome

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Front Lobe Epilepsy
Parietal Lobe Epilepsy
Occipital Lobe Epilepsy
Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Idiopathic Partial Epilepsy
Symptomatic Generalized
Epilepsy
Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy
Reflex Epilepsy

Epilepsy Syndrome in
Children
Febrile Seizures
Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Infantile Spasms
Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome
Childhood Absence Epilepsy
Benign Occipital Epilepsy
Mitochondrial Disorders
Landau- Kleffner Syndrome
Rasmussen Syndrome
Hypothalamic Hamartoma &

Who does Epilepsy Commonly

Affect ?
Epilepsy and seizures can develop in
any person at any age.
More likely for newborns, children
under age 10, and elders to suffer
this condition.
Epilepsy does commonly affect those
with history of traumatic brain injury
such as
a fall
gunshot wound/blow to the
head etc.
2.5 million Americans have this

Causes of Epilepsy

Main Causes
Low oxygen during birth
Head injuries that occur during birth youth or adulthood
Brain tumors
Genetic conditions that result in brain injuries, such as tuberous sclerosis
Infections such as meningitis or encephalitis
Stroke or any other type of damage to the brain
abnormal levels of substances such as sodium or blood sugar

Types of Seizures
Focal Seizures

starts in &
effects just part
of the brain

sometimes called
focus of the
seizure
can turn into
generalized
seizures

called
secondary

Generalized
Seizures

affect both sides of brain at

once

can happen without

warning

person will be
unconscious, even for
just few seconds

will not remember

anything afterwards
Absence seizures

Symptoms of Epilepsy
SEIZURES are the ONLY SYMPTOM OF
EPILEPSY.
Symptoms vary depending on types of
seizures
General SYMPTOMS of Seizures are:
Temporary confusion
A staring spell
Uncontrollable jerking movements of
arms and legs
Psychic symptoms

What Happens During a Seizure

Physically

What Happens Mentally.

STEPS:

To Take During An Epileptic

Seizure.
Most seizures happen within secs. so you cannot
do much other than make sure person with
seizure is ok.

Tonic-clonic seizures are the most

dramatic so take

PRECAUTION!
1. Move things out of the way so person wont
injure themselves
2. Loosen any tight clothing around the neck
3. Place pillow or any alternative under head

When to call for ambulance during

seizure ?
The person was injured during
the seizure
The person may have inhaled
water
Seizure lasted longer than 5
minutes
There is no known history of
seizures

What NOT to do during

a Seizure
Do not put anything in persons mouth
Do not try to hold person down
Do not give mouth to mouth
resuscitation until seizure is over
Do not call an ambulance for typical
seizure

Treatment of Epilepsy
Surgery

If medications have little to no

effect on the patient then they
may consider surgery
Surgery can only be performed if
the seizure focus is identified
There are three main types of
surgeries
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS
therapy) is another prevention of
seizures that sends pulses of
electrical energy to the brain

Medicine

Medicine is the primary way in which

seizures are controlled and is almost
always the main therapy
The most popular medicines are antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) or anti-seizure
drugs
Its also important that you take your
medication at the right time too.

Dietary Therapy

Dietary therapy isn't as effective

as medications and surgery but it
is another alternative to treat
epilepsy
Dietary therapy usually works in

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