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Understanding Epilepsy<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Classification of Seizures<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Brain and Epilepsy<\/span><\/h3>\n

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What happens during a seizure?<\/p>\n

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An epileptic seizure is an abnormal electrical discharge<\/strong> in one or more regions of the brain. Symptoms vary depending on the affected area<\/strong>, the intensity<\/strong>, and the duration<\/strong> of the discharge. <\/p>\n

The brain is an organ as impressive as it is sensitive. A true conductor of the human body, it regulates thought, movement, emotions, memory… and much more. When an epileptic seizure<\/strong> occurs, it’s like a short circuit<\/strong>: excessive and sudden electrical activity disrupts the brain’s normal functioning. Understanding how this happens \u2014 and the different forms it can take \u2014 helps one live better with the condition or support a loved one. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Brain, an Electrical Organ<\/p>\n

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The Major Regions of the Brain and Their Role<\/p>\n

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Frontal Lobe<\/p>\n

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Language, planning, emotions, voluntary movements<\/p>\n

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Temporal Lobe<\/p>\n

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Memory, recognition, hearing, emotions<\/p>\n

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Parietal Lobe<\/p>\n

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Sensations (touch, temperature…), body awareness<\/p>\n

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Occipital Lobe<\/p>\n

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Vision, image interpretation<\/p>\n

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Brainstem<\/p>\n

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Coordination, balance<\/p>\n

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Cerebellum<\/p>\n

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Automatic vital functions (respiration, heart rate)<\/p>\n

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Types of Epileptic Seizures<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Why is this classification useful?<\/p>\n

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    Focal Seizures<\/p>\n

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    These seizures begin in a specific area<\/strong> of the brain. They include: <\/p>\n

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      D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu sensation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tingling or numbness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Changes in senses (sight, sounds, smells)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The person remains conscious<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Blank stare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Automatic movements (lip smacking, repetitive movements)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Difficulty understanding or speaking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Disorientation after the seizure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Duration: a few seconds to 1-2 minutes<\/p>\n

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        Generalized Seizures<\/p>\n

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        These seizures involve both cerebral hemispheres from the outset<\/strong>. They include several types: <\/p>\n

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          Sudden muscle stiffness (tonic phase)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Followed by rhythmic jerking (clonic phase)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Loss of consciousness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Possible initial cry, tongue biting, loss of urine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Fatigue and confusion after the seizure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Duration: 1 to 2 minutes<\/p>\n

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            Sudden muscle relaxation \u2192 abrupt fall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Brief loss of consciousness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Rapid tremors of one or more muscle groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Without loss of consciousness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Fixed gaze, immobility, apparent inattention<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Often in children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                May go unnoticed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Duration: a few seconds<\/p>\n

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                Seizures of unknown onset<\/p>\n

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                When the origin of the seizure cannot be precisely identified, it is referred to as unknown onset<\/strong>. This type may be reclassified later with more information (e.g., by EEG). <\/p>\n

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                For further research<\/p>\n

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