Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月14日 · Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures. There are many types of epilepsy. In some people, the cause can be identified. In others, the cause is not known. Epilepsy is common.
Seizures - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness. Having two or more seizures at least 24 hours apart that don't have a known cause is considered to be epilepsy.
Epilepsy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月14日 · Most people with epilepsy can become seizure-free by taking one anti-seizure medicine, which is also called an anti-epileptic medicine. Others may be able to decrease the number and intensity of their seizures by taking more than one medicine.
Seizures - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
You see, an epileptic seizure is an abnormal electrical disturbance of the brain. The device is implanted under the skin, and four electrodes are attached to the outer layers of your brain. The device monitors brain waves, and when it senses abnormal electrical activity it fires electrical stimulation and stops the seizures.
Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure - Symptoms and causes
2023年12月12日 · Usually, a tonic-clonic seizure is caused by epilepsy. But sometimes this type of seizure can be triggered by other health problems. Very low blood sugar, a high fever or a stroke can cause a tonic-conic seizure.
Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic
2022年8月12日 · For most people, it's best to continue epilepsy treatment during pregnancy. To minimize the risks, your health care provider will prescribe the safest medication and dosage that's effective for your type of seizures. Seizure medication levels may be monitored throughout your pregnancy.
Temporal lobe seizure - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月7日 · Temporal lobe seizures are sometimes called focal seizures with impaired awareness. Some people remain aware of what's happening during the seizure. But if the seizure is more intense, the person might look awake but won't respond to what's around them.
EEG (electroencephalogram) - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月29日 · An EEG records the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes attached to the scalp. EEG results show changes in brain activity that may aid in diagnosing brain conditions, especially epilepsy and other seizure conditions.
Epilepsy surgery - Mayo Clinic
2022年10月21日 · Epilepsy surgery is done to stop seizures or limit their severity. Surgery also is done to lessen seizure-related deaths, decrease the use of anti-seizure medications and decrease the possible side effects of the medicines.
Vagus nerve stimulation - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月18日 · Vagus nerve stimulation may be an option to reduce seizures in people who haven't achieved control with medicines. The FDA has approved vagus nerve stimulation for people who: Are 4 years old and older. Have focal epilepsy. In focal epilepsy, the brain activity that causes seizures happens in one area of the brain.