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Epilepsy Excessive
brain excitability of neurons Suddenly, the excessive discharge of duplication,
leading to brain function sudden temporary disorder, clinical manifestation of
short-term sensory dysfunction, physical convulsions, loss of consciousness and
behavioral problems or autonomic dysfunction, known as epilepsy. Separable
stage, small attacks, seizures and mental limitations campaign seizures, with
intermittent, short-term and stereotypes of common characteristics.
Acupuncture treatment of epilepsy, modern earlier
reported in the early 1950s. After the clinical data is gradually increasing,
science constantly strengthened, acupuncture treatment on the mechanism of
epilepsy, has done some work, but completely from the greater distance to
clarify, some people abroad through the site abnormal brain waves (EEG was found
in advance) Acupuncture electricity will EEG was found now the abnormal wave
disappeared, suggesting that acupuncture may be inhibited by epilepsy abnormal
brain waves to achieve a therapeutic effect Body acupuncture
Points
Main Points : Dazhui, Yaoqi, Shuigou, Houxi.
Points allocation : Baihui, Taodao, Jiuwei, Neiguan,
Shenmen, Fenglong, Jinsuo, Taichong
Patients with epilepsy are currently treated with antiepileptic drugs, but a
significant number of people continue to have seizures and many experience
adverse effects to the drugs. As a result there is increasing interest in
alternative therapies and acupuncture is one of those. However, despite numerous
experimental studies and observational studies in humans, acupuncture has not
yet been proven to be effective and safe for treating people with epilepsy.
Authors' conclusions The current evidence does not support acupuncture as
a treatment for epilepsy. Much larger high quality clinical trials employing
appropriate controls are needed.
Almost 2.7 million Americans have been afflicted with
epilepsy. That means 9 out of every 1000 Americans have the disorder.
Although statistics show that more men are afflicted with
epilepsy than women, everybody is susceptible to having epilepsy. It can happen
to any body, of any race and at any age. However, people with certain
conditions are at greater risk of acquiring epilepsy.
It can be remembered that in the twentieth century, some
states in America
banned people from marrying for fear of passing on the disease to their
children. Some even had to go through sterilization to prevent reproduction.
This is due to the widespread belief that epilepsy is 100 per cent hereditary.
This practice only stopped with the passage of the Disabilities Act.
And yet, although epilepsy is not necessarily inherited, the
family members of a person with epilepsy have a higher risk of developing the
disease. The siblings of a child with epilepsy, for example, are more likely to
develop the disorder. This is not because epilepsy is contagious but is due to
the likelihood of a genetic tendency to develop epilepsy. More so, epilepsy is
more likely to occur in siblings of the child who suffers from generalized
seizures. In fact about 4 to 10 per cent of the other children in the family
will develop epilepsy. But this still depends on the type of epilepsy and the
number of afflicted family members.
In addition, children of parents with epilepsy are also at a
greater risk of developing epilepsy, pegged at 5 per cent. The risk for
children whose father has epilepsy is slightly higher than children whose
mother has the disorder. However, the risk is even higher if both parents have
epilepsy. Although genetics is a risk factor in developing epilepsy, the risk
is relatively low and should not be a cause of great alarm. In addition, even
if the children develop the disorder, most of them will definitely outgrow
epilepsy by the time they become adults. The advances in modern medicine make
it possible to control seizures.
Age is another factor in the development of epilepsy.
Although the disorder can strike at any age, children and teenagers are more
susceptible. In fact, almost 50 per cent of all cases of epilepsy occur before
ten years of age while 30 per cent of the cases are those with ages 10-19. The
remaining 13 per cent are people aged 20-29 while ten per cent are those aged
30 and above. Although children have a higher risk of developing the disorder,
they tend to experience a reduction in frequency and intensity of the seizures
as they grow into adulthood. Some even outgrew the disorder completely.
In addition to the genetic and age factors, people with
certain conditions pose a greater risk of developing epilepsy. Studies confirm
that up to 5 per cent of the world's total population may experience a single
seizure at one point in their lives. Half of seizure cases without a clear
cause are more likely to suffer a second seizure within a span of six months.
Having two of such seizures, there is 80 per cent chance that it is epilepsy.
Although the exact cause of epilepsy cannot be pinpointed, there are known
factors that double the chances of developing epilepsy. Such risk factors
include the following:
Babies who experience seizures during their first month
Babies with inborn abnormal brain structures
Babies who are too small for their gestational age
Brain hemorrhage or internal bleeding
Abnormal or unstable blood vessels in the brain
Brain injuries
Lack of oxygen to the brain
Cerebral Palsy
Brain infections such as abscess, encephalitis and
meningitis
Brain tumors
Mental illness
Stroke due to the blockage of arteries
Early post-traumatic seizures
Degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease
Drug abuse
Fever-related seizures
Even though finding out the cause of epilepsy is nearly
impossible, the best thing one can do is to avoid the so-called seizure
triggers such as intoxication, nutritional deficiencies, over-the-counter drugs
that decrease the effectiveness of seizure medicines, severe stress, lack of
sleep, drug abuse and missed medications.
Gaetane Ross is a Certified Natural Health Consultant who
has spent over 4 years focusing on Nutrition and Health. She also specializes
in Alternative Medicine, Spiritual Healing and Healthy Lifestyle. Gaetane's
mission is to positively transform the lives of everyone she meets by providing
advice on Healthy Living.
Epilepsy is a chronic
neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent attacks unprovoked.
Seizures occur when groups of nerve cells, or neurons in the brain to send the
wrong signals. Epilepsy is a condition in which nerve cells in the brain, from
time to time release abnormal electrical impulses. There are many types of
crises, mainly depending on what part of the brain is involved. The word
epilepsy is silent on the nature of the arrest or the cause of the seizure,
only seizures that occur again and again. Seizures are generally between 5 and
20 years, but can occur at any age. People with this condition have no other
neurological problems, but often have a family history of seizures or epilepsy.
Disorders that affect the blood vessels, such as stroke and TIA.
Epilepsy is the most common cause of convulsions after the age of 60.
Dégénératives such as senile dementia of Alzheimer type may also cause
seizures. People can be strange sensations and emotions, or to behave
strangely. Maybe they are violent muscle spasms and loss of consciousness.
Seizure disorders affect approximately 0.5% of the population. Some 1,5-5,0% of
the population may have a crisis in their lifetime. Epilepsy \ 's approximate
annual incidence rate is 40-70 per 100000 in the industrialized countries and
100-190 per 100000 in poorer countries, the socio-economically disadvantaged
are more riskEpilepsy can affect people of all ages. Epilepsy has many possible
causes, including illness, brain damage and abnormal brain development.
Epilepsy is not transmitted through the families (inherited).
Epilepsy is usually treated with drugs. Bromides were the first of the anti
effective pure compounds. When the drugs do not work well, surgery or implanted
devices, such as vagus nerve stimulator can help. Special diets can help some
children with epilepsy. Ketogenic diets can be effective in the fight against
certain types of epilepsy. Antiepileptics work by reducing abnormal firing of
cortical neurons. These drugs may change the activity of neurotransmitters
responsible for seizures or change the way ionsRiver
and neurons. Hemispherectomy is cerebral hemisphere is removed. The procedure
does not happen very often. Temporal lobe surgery is performed to remove brain
tissue where the seizure begins.
Epilepsy Treatment and Prevention Tips
Anti-convulsants taken and reduce the number of future seizures.
Surgery or implanted devices such as vagus nerve stimulators may help.
Do not place an object into the person's mouth during a seizure.
Reduce the risk of head injury by wearing helmets during risky activities.
The ketogenic diet has been reported to reduce seizures.
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